(1) The formation of a volunteer air search and rescue organization and provision of appropriate training to this organization.
(2) Directing, coordinating and performing air activities in conjunction with air search and rescue and other emergency situations.
(3) Entering into agreements with private persons, volunteer organizations, and federal, state and local agencies for air search and rescue and other emergency activities.
(4) Such other related activities as may be deemed necessary and appropriate by the Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. [Formerly 401.555; 2021 c.539 §88c]
Note: The amendments to 404.105 by section 88c, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience. The Office of Emergency Management shall establish and maintain a program for the air search and rescue of lost aircraft and persons and for the air support of other emergency situations. The program established under this section may include, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) The formation of a volunteer air search and rescue organization and provision of appropriate training to this organization.
(2) Directing, coordinating and performing air activities in conjunction with air search and rescue and other emergency situations.
(3) Entering into agreements with private persons, volunteer organizations, and federal, state and local agencies for air search and rescue and other emergency activities.
(4) Such other related activities as may be deemed necessary and appropriate by the Director of the Office of Emergency Management.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 10 - Highways, Military
Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue
Section 404.100 - Search and Rescue Coordinator; appointment; duties.
Section 404.105 - Program for air search and rescue.
Section 404.120 - County sheriff to adopt search and rescue plan; contents; annual review.
Section 404.130 - Search and rescue incident number.
Section 404.135 - Investigative subpoena.
Section 404.200 - Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215.
Section 404.215 - Workers’ compensation coverage.
Section 404.250 - Leave of absence from employment for search and rescue volunteer.
Section 404.300 - Definitions for ORS 404.300 to 404.315.
Section 404.315 - Exemption from liability for electronic signaling device; exceptions.
Section 404.325 - Posting of emergency contact telephone number.
Section 404.350 - Rescue of companion animal.
Section 404.400 - Agreement for outdoor recreation search and rescue card program.
Section 404.410 - Requirements of program; search and rescue grants; reporting.