In carrying out the provisions of the chapter, the Governor, the heads of state agencies, the local directors and governing bodies of the political subdivisions of the Commonwealth are directed to utilize the services, equipment, supplies and facilities of existing departments, offices, and agencies of the Commonwealth and the political subdivisions thereof to the maximum extent practicable consistent with state and local emergency operation plans. The officers and personnel of all such departments, offices, and agencies are directed to cooperate with and extend such services and facilities to the Governor and to the State Department of Emergency Management upon request.
1973, c. 260; 1974, c. 4; 1975, c. 11; 2000, c. 309.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 44 - Military and Emergency Laws
Chapter 3.2 - Emergency Services and Disaster Law
§ 44-146.14. Findings of General Assembly
§ 44-146.15. Construction of chapter
§ 44-146.17. (Effective until July 1, 2023) Powers and duties of Governor
§ 44-146.17. (Effective July 1, 2023) Powers and duties of Governor
§ 44-146.17:1. Transmittal to General Assembly of rules, regulations, and orders
§ 44-146.17:1.1. Certain emergency orders; additional requirements
§ 44-146.17:2. Annual statewide drill
§ 44-146.18:1. Virginia Disaster Response Funds disbursements; reimbursements
§ 44-146.18:2. Authority of Coordinator of Emergency Management in undeclared emergency
§ 44-146.18:3. First informer broadcasters; coordination with Department of Emergency Management
§ 44-146.18:7. GIS Fund created
§ 44-146.18:8. Additional powers and duties of the State Coordinator of Emergency Management
§ 44-146.18:9. Nonstock corporation to assist in the development of GIS data
§ 44-146.19. Powers and duties of political subdivisions
§ 44-146.20. Joint action by political subdivisions
§ 44-146.21. Declaration of local emergency
§ 44-146.23. Immunity from liability
§ 44-146.24. Cooperation of public agencies
§ 44-146.26. Duties of emergency management organizations
§ 44-146.28. Authority of Governor and agencies under his control in declared state of emergency
§ 44-146.28:1. Compact enacted into law; terms
§ 44-146.28:2. Disaster relief assistance by out-of-state businesses and employees
§ 44-146.29:3. Emergency Shelters Upgrade Assistance Grant Fund