Rhode Island Emergency Management and Homeland Security Statutory Authorities Summarized

Publication Date: June 2004

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: Government

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Coverage: Rhode Island

Abstract:

Rhode Island’s emergency management statute sets forth the roles of the governor, state agencies, and local governments in disaster prevention, preparation, response and recovery. The statute authorizes, and provides for, the coordination of emergency management activities by state agencies and officers. A constitutional provision authorizes the General Assembly to provide for succession and to ensure the continuity of government operations. The seat of state and local government may be moved to emergency temporary locations when necessary.