§ 30-15-13. Local disaster emergencies.
(a) A local disaster emergency may be declared only by the principal executive officer of a political subdivision. It shall not be continued or renewed for a period in excess of seven (7) days except by, or with the consent of, the governing board of the political subdivision. Any order or proclamation declaring, continuing, or terminating a local disaster emergency shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the city or town clerk.
(b) The effect of a declaration of a local disaster emergency is to activate the mitigation response and recovery aspects of any and all applicable local disaster emergency plans and to authorize the furnishing of aid and assistance thereunder.
History of Section.P.L. 1973, ch. 67, § 2; P.L. 2000, ch. 170, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense
Chapter 30-15 - Emergency Management
Section 30-15-1. - Short title.
Section 30-15-2. - Purposes of provisions.
Section 30-15-3. - Definitions.
Section 30-15-4. - Limitations.
Section 30-15-5. - Emergency management preparedness agency created — Personnel — Facilities.
Section 30-15-6. - Advisory council.
Section 30-15-7. - Governor’s general powers.
Section 30-15-8. - Mobile support units.
Section 30-15-9. - Governor’s responsibilities relating to disaster emergencies.
Section 30-15-10. - Financing — Disaster emergency funding board established.
Section 30-15-11. - Emergency claims commission.
Section 30-15-12. - Local emergency management.
Section 30-15-13. - Local disaster emergencies.
Section 30-15-14. - Interstate emergency management and disaster compact.
Section 30-15-16. - No private liability.
Section 30-15-17. - Severability.
Section 30-15-18. - Enforcement.
Section 30-15-19. - Construction of chapter.
Section 30-15-20. - References to agency predecessor.
Section 30-15-21. - Penalties.
Section 30-15-23 - — 30-15-40. Repealed.
Section 30-15-42. - Committee created — Purpose and composition.
Section 30-15-43. - Statewide interoperable communications system.
Section 30-15-44. - International emergency management assistance compact.
Section 30-15-45. - Essential mental health and substance use disorder services.