Disasters
This Act authorizes the President to provide Federal assistance when the magnitude of an incident exceeds the affected State, Territorial, Tribal, and local governments to respond or recover.
What is Robert T. Stafford Act?
Who is the primary agency responsible for educating the citizens of the state on disaster, emergency preparedness, response, and recovery?
Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)
Chapter 433 was created with the intent to recognize the Governors power to proclaim a state of emergency when contacted or upon application of whom?
A Mayor or County Judge
Under Senate Bill 968, regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Passports are permitted or prohibited?
Prohibited
This form is used to make required notification to TDEM, in accordance with Governor Executive Order GA-05, and is submitted annually by the 1st of February or within 30 days of any changed in elected or appointed officials
The TDEM-147?
What are types of incidents could constitute a Major Disaster Declaration?
An incident that is any natural catastrophe. Ex: hurricane, tornado, earthquake, etc.
Under a 'Declaration of Local Disaster', a declaration of local disaster may not be continued more than _____ days?
7 days
In Chapter 433 State of Emergency, an emergency exists under what types of situations?
There are three situations. Name at least one.
1) Riot or unlawful assembly by 3 or more persons acting together by use of force or violence
2) if a clear and present danger of the use if violence exists
3) a natural or man-made disaster
Under Senate Bill 968, a health care facility that fails to submit a report required by the department under public health disaster or emergency is liable to this state for a civil penalty of how much?
Not more than $1,000 for each failure.
Any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards and their effect.
What is Hazard Mitigation?
What would be the first line communication for a municipality that needs to request assistance when it's resources have been exceeded?
Requests must go through the County first.
Any elected law enforcement officer, county judge, appointed public officer of the state whose position description, job duties, or assignment includes emergency management or who plays a role in preparedness, response, or recovery.
After a State of Emergency is proclaimed, the governor may issues directives.
There are several possible directives listed under this section, name at least three.
1) control of public and private transportation
2) designation of specific zones in the area, where the use of occupancy of buildings and vehicles may be controlled
3) control of the movement of persons
4) control of placed of amusement or assembly
5) establishment of curfews
6) control of the sale, transportation, and use of alcoholic beverages
7) control of the storage, use, and transportation of explosives or flammable materials
Under Senate Bill 968, a declaration or order under this section should include what types of information/descriptions related to the disaster or emergency?
1) A description of the nature of the disaster or emergency
2) A designation of the area threatened
3) A description of the condition that created the disaster or emergency
4) Reasons for renewing or terminating the disaster or emergency
What is it called when an Applicant doesn't have sufficient resources to respond to an incident, and requests resources from another jurisdiction?
Mutual Aid Agreement
What are two categories 'Emergency Work'?
Debris Removal and Emergency Protective Measures
If there is a conflict about decisions to evacuate, who's decision prevails between a Mayor or Judge?
The decision of the county judge prevails.
If a person violates this chapter or a directive issued under this chapter commits an offense. This offense is a misdemeanor is punishable by what?
Punishable by a fine of not more than $200, confinement for not more than 60 days, or both
Under Executive Order GA-05, The Emergency Management Council shall consist of what state agencies, boards, and volunteer groups?
Name as many as you can.
American Red Cross; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission; State Comptroller, TX A&M AgriLife Extension, A&M University Systems, A&M Engineering Extension, A&M Forest Service, Tx Commission on Environment Quality, Fire Protection; TX Dept of Ag, Criminal Justice, Family and Protective Services, Housing and Community Affairs, Information Resources, and Insurance
The Chief is appointed soley by the Governor
What are some examples of 'Permanent Work'?
Roads/Bridges, Water Control Facilities, Buildings/Equipment, Utilities, Park, Recreational and other Facilities
How many days can a state of disaster continue before having to be renewed by the Governor?
It may not continue more than 30 days unless renewed by the governor
Under a State of Emergency, the governor may proclaim successive state of emergency, each not exceeding, what time frame?
72 hours
The Act makes the governor responsible for meeting the dangers to the state and people presented by disasters, and for meeting disruptions to the state and people caused by energy emergencies
What is Executive Order GA-05?
Who develops a reentry plan on who and when people are allowed to renter areas previously evacuated?
The Texas Division of Emergency Management