Section 22. State disaster preparedness plans

1.  The  commission shall
  prepare a state disaster preparedness plan and submit such plan  to  the
  governor  for  approval  no  later than one year following the effective
  date of this act. The governor shall act upon such plan by July first of
  that year.  The commission shall review such plans annually.
    2. The purpose of such plans shall  be  to  minimize  the  effects  of
  disasters by: (i) identifying appropriate measures to prevent disasters,
  (ii)  developing  mechanisms  to  coordinate  the  use  of resources and
  manpower for service during  and  after  disaster  emergencies  and  the
  delivery  of  services  to  aid  citizens  and  reduce  human  suffering
  resulting  from  a  disaster,  and  (iii)  provide  for   recovery   and
  redevelopment after disaster emergencies.
    3.  Such  plans  shall  be  prepared  with  such assistance from other
  agencies as the commission deems necessary, and shall include,  but  not
  be limited to:
    a.  Disaster  prevention. Plans to prevent and minimize the effects of
  disasters shall include, but not be limited to:
    (1) identification of potential disasters and disaster sites;
    (2) recommended disaster prevention projects, policies, priorities and
  programs,  with  suggested  implementation  schedules,   which   outline
  federal, state and local roles;
    (3)  suggested  revisions  and additions to building and safety codes,
  and zoning and other land use programs;
    (4) suggested ways in  which  state  agencies  can  provide  technical
  assistance  to  municipalities  in  the  development  of  local disaster
  prevention plans and programs;
    (5) such  other  measures  as  reasonably  can  be  taken  to  prevent
  disasters or mitigate their impact.
    b.  Disaster  response.  Plans  to coordinate the use of resources and
  manpower for service  during  and  after  disaster  emergencies  and  to
  deliver  services  to  aid citizens and reduce human suffering resulting
  from a disaster emergency shall include, but not be limited to:
    (1) centralized coordination  of  resources,  manpower  and  services,
  utilizing  existing organizations and lines of authority and centralized
  direction of requests for assistance;
    (2)   the    location,    procurement,    construction,    processing,
  transportation, storing, maintenance, renovation, distribution or use of
  materials, facilities and services;
    (3) a system for warning populations who are or may be endangered;
    (4) arrangements for activating state, municipal and volunteer forces,
  through  normal  chains  of command so far as possible and for continued
  communication and reporting;
    (5) a specific plan for rapid and efficient communication, and for the
  integration of state communication facilities during  a  state  disaster
  emergency,   including   the  assignment  of  responsibilities  and  the
  establishment of communication priorities, and liaison  with  municipal,
  private and federal communication facilities;
    (6)  a  plan  for  coordinated  evacuation  procedures,  including the
  establishment of temporary housing and other necessary facilities;
    (7)  criteria  for  establishing  priorities  with  respect   to   the
  restoration of vital services and debris removal;
    (8)  plans  for  the  continued  effective  operation of the civil and
  criminal justice systems;
    (9) provisions for training state and local government  personnel  and
  volunteers in disaster response operations;
    (10) providing information to the public;
    (11) care for the injured and needy and identification and disposition
  of the dead;

    (12)  utilization  and  coordination  of programs to assist victims of
  disasters, with particular attention to  the  needs  of  the  poor,  the
  elderly,  the  handicapped,  and  other  groups  which may be especially
  affected;
    (13) control of ingress and egress to and from a disaster area;
    (14) arrangements to administer federal disaster assistance;
    (15)  a  system  for  obtaining  and coordinating disaster information
  including the centralized assessment of disaster effects  and  resultant
  needs; and
    (16)  utilization  and  coordination of programs to assist individuals
  with household pets and  service  animals  following  a  disaster,  with
  particular  attention to means of evacuation, shelter and transportation
  options.
    c. Recovery. Plans to provide for  recovery  and  redevelopment  after
  disaster emergencies shall include, but not be limited to:
    (1)  measures  to  coordinate  state  agency  assistance  in  recovery
  efforts;
    (2) arrangements to administer federal recovery assistance; and
    (3) such other measures as reasonably can be taken to  assist  in  the
  development and implementation of local disaster recovery plans.