Florida Statutes
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.64)
252.39 - Local services.


(1) Whenever the employees of any political subdivision are rendering outside aid pursuant to the authority contained in s. 252.38, such employees shall have the same powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if they were performing their duties in the political subdivisions in which they are normally employed.

(2)(a) The political subdivision in which any equipment is used pursuant to this section shall be liable for any loss or damage thereto and shall pay any expense incurred in the operation and maintenance thereof. No claim for such loss, damage, or expense shall be allowed unless an itemized notice of such claim under oath is served by mail or otherwise upon the chief fiscal officer of the political subdivision in which the equipment was used within 60 days after the loss, damage, or expense is sustained or incurred.
(b) The political subdivision which is aided pursuant to this section shall also pay and reimburse the political subdivision furnishing such aid for compensation paid to employees furnished under this section during the time of the rendition of such aid and shall defray the actual travel and maintenance expenses of such employees while they are rendering such aid. Such reimbursement shall include any amounts paid or due for compensation due to personal injury or death while such employees are engaged in rendering such aid. The term “employee” as used in this section means, and the provisions of this section apply with equal effect to, paid, volunteer, and auxiliary employees and emergency management services workers.

History.—s. 1, ch. 74-285; s. 22, ch. 83-334.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters

Chapter 252 - Emergency Management

Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.64)

252.31 - Short title.

252.311 - Legislative intent.

252.32 - Policy and purpose.

252.33 - Limitations.

252.34 - Definitions.

252.35 - Emergency management powers; Division of Emergency Management.

252.351 - Mandatory reporting of certain incidents by political subdivisions.

252.355 - Registry of persons with special needs; notice; registration program.

252.356 - Emergency and disaster planning provisions to assist persons with disabilities or limitations.

252.3568 - Emergency sheltering of persons with pets.

252.3569 - Florida state agricultural response team; emergency response to animal, agricultural, and vector issues.

252.357 - Monitoring of nursing homes and assisted living facilities during disaster.

252.358 - Emergency-preparedness prescription medication refills.

252.359 - Ensuring availability of emergency supplies.

252.36 - Emergency management powers of the Governor.

252.3611 - Transparency; audits.

252.363 - Tolling and extension of permits and other authorizations.

252.365 - Emergency coordination officers; disaster-preparedness plans.

252.3655 - Natural hazards interagency workgroup.

252.37 - Financing.

252.371 - Emergency Management, Preparedness, and Assistance Trust Fund.

252.3711 - Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund.

252.372 - Imposition and collection of surcharge.

252.373 - Allocation of funds; rules.

252.38 - Emergency management powers of political subdivisions.

252.385 - Public shelter space; public records exemption.

252.39 - Local services.

252.40 - Mutual aid arrangements.

252.41 - Emergency management support forces.

252.42 - Government equipment, services, and facilities.

252.43 - Compensation.

252.44 - Emergency mitigation.

252.45 - Lease or loan of state property; transfer of state personnel.

252.46 - Orders and rules.

252.47 - Enforcement.

252.50 - Penalties.

252.51 - Liability.

252.515 - Postdisaster Relief Assistance Act; immunity from civil liability.

252.52 - Liberality of construction.

252.55 - Civil Air Patrol, Florida Wing.

252.60 - Radiological emergency preparedness.

252.61 - List of persons for contact relating to release of toxic substances into atmosphere.

252.62 - Director of Office of Financial Regulation; powers in a state of emergency.

252.63 - Commissioner of Insurance Regulation; powers in a state of emergency.

252.64 - Protection of religious institutions.