ORS 401.114
Emergency preparedness functions

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall carry out the following functions:

(1)

Coordinate emergency management functions on a regional basis within this state;

(2)

Coordinate training related to emergency response on a regional basis within this state; and

(3)

Develop and carry out emergency preparedness exercises on a statewide basis. [2021 c.539 §25a]
Note: 401.114 (Emergency preparedness functions) becomes operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021.
Note: 401.114 (Emergency preparedness functions) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 401 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Note: Sections 151 to 152a, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:
Sec. 151. Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council. (1) The Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council is established within the Office of the Governor. The mission of the council is to facilitate policy recommendations for catastrophic disaster preparedness, mitigation and response and recovery planning, procedures and protocols with special emphasis on outreach to representatives of designated state and federal emergency support functions.

(2)

The council consists of:

(a)

One member appointed by the Adjutant General to represent the Oregon Military Department;

(b)

One member appointed by the Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to represent the Oregon Department of Emergency Management;

(c)

One member appointed by the State Fire Marshal to represent the Department of the State Fire Marshal;

(d)

One member appointed by the Superintendent of State Police to represent the Department of State Police;

(e)

One member appointed by the Director of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to represent the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training;

(f)

One member appointed by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority to represent the Oregon Health Authority;

(g)

One member appointed by the Director of Transportation to represent the Department of Transportation;

(h)

One member appointed by the Attorney General to represent the Department of Justice;

(i)

One member appointed by the State Forester to represent the State Forestry Department;

(j)

Seven members appointed by the Governor as follows:

(A)

One member to represent counties;

(B)

One member to represent cities;

(C)

One member with experience in emergency preparedness to represent regional organizations;

(D)

One member with experience in emergency preparedness to represent local organizations;

(E)

One member representing the private sector;

(F)

One member representing the nonprofit community with a designated emergency support function responsibility; and

(G)

One member to represent Indian tribes in Oregon; and

(k)

Additional members appointed by the Governor as the Governor may deem necessary.

(3)

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(a)

The council may research international and national best practices and make formal recommendations to the State Resilience Officer or the Governor as needed, with special emphasis given to connecting statewide policy recommendations with state and federal emergency support function capabilities.

(b)

The council shall advise and make policy recommendations to the Oregon Homeland Security Council regarding federal emergency support functions.

(4)

A majority of the members of the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(5)

Official action by the council requires the approval of a majority of the members of the council.

(6)

The council shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.

(7)

If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.

(8)

The council shall meet at least once quarterly at the place specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the council.

(9)

The council may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the council.

(10)

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall provide staff support to the council.

(11)

Members of the council are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement for expenses and serve as volunteers on the council.

(12)

All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined), are directed to assist the council in the performance of the duties of the council and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice the members of the council consider necessary to perform their duties. [2021 c.539 §151]
Note: The name of the office of the State Fire Marshal is being changed to the Department of the State Fire Marshal. The name change becomes operative on July 1, 2023. See sections 89 and 155a, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. Between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, references to the Department of the State Fire Marshal shall be construed to mean the office of the State Fire Marshal in the Department of State Police. See section 155c, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021.
Sec. 151a. Section 151 of this 2021 Act is repealed on January 2, 2030. [2021 c.539 §151a]
Sec. 152. Local Government Emergency Management Advisory Council. (1) The Local Government Emergency Management Advisory Council is established within the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.

(2)

The council consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor as follows:

(a)

One member to represent an organization representing Oregon counties;

(b)

One member to represent an organization representing Oregon cities;

(c)

One member to represent emergency medical service providers;

(d)

One member to represent fire departments;

(e)

One member to represent a statewide association of emergency managers, emergency responders, government agencies and elected officials committed to minimizing the impact of disasters in Oregon;

(f)

One member to represent county sheriffs;

(g)

One member to represent 9-1-1 emergency dispatchers;

(h)

One member to represent volunteer emergency medical service providers; and

(i)

Three members with experience relating to emergency preparedness or management to represent the public.

(3)

The council shall provide advice and recommendations to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management regarding its emergency preparedness and response functions.

(4)

A majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(5)

Official action by the council requires the approval of a majority of the members of the council.

(6)

The council shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.

(7)

If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.

(8)

The council shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the council.

(9)

The council may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the council.

(10)

The department shall provide staff support to the council.

(11)

Members of the council are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement for expenses and serve as volunteers on the council.

(12)

All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined), are directed to assist the council in the performance of the duties of the council and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice the members of the council consider necessary to perform their duties. [2021 c.539 §152]
Sec. 152a. Section 152 of this 2021 Act is repealed on January 2, 2030. [2021 c.539 §152a]
Note: Sections 151, 151a and 152, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021.

Source: Section 401.114 — Emergency preparedness functions, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors401.­html.

401.025
Definitions for ORS chapter 401 401.032
Statement of policy and purpose 401.035
Responsibility for emergency services systems 401.052
Responsibilities of Oregon Department of Emergency Management 401.054
Liaisons with Oregon Department of Emergency Management 401.062
Oregon Department of Emergency Management 401.072
Appointment of deputy director 401.076
Rules 401.082
Advisory and technical committees 401.088
Interagency agreements 401.092
Duties of director 401.094
System for notification of emergencies 401.096
Federal grants for emergency management and services 401.109
Oregon Homeland Security Council 401.114
Emergency preparedness functions 401.165
Declaration of state of emergency 401.168
Governor’s powers during state of emergency 401.175
Additional powers during emergency 401.178
Removal of disaster debris or wreckage 401.185
Providing temporary housing during emergency 401.186
Waiver of waiting period for unemployment benefits 401.188
Management of resources during emergency 401.192
Effect of rules and orders during emergency 401.198
Seizure of firearms during emergency 401.204
Termination of state of emergency 401.232
Federal financial assistance to political subdivision 401.234
Federal financial assistance to individuals or families 401.236
Rules 401.239
First informers 401.256
Oregon Safety Assessment Program 401.305
Emergency management agency of city, county or tribal government 401.307
Emergency management agency appropriation 401.309
Declaration of state of emergency by city or county 401.315
City or county authorized to incur obligations for emergency services 401.335
Temporary housing for disaster victims 401.341
Building inspections by private qualified professionals 401.358
Definitions for ORS 401.358 to 401.368 401.362
Application 401.364
Coverage under Oregon Tort Claims Act 401.368
Workers’ compensation benefits 401.378
Leaves of absence for certified disaster relief volunteers 401.505
Acceptance of aid for emergency services 401.525
Use of moneys and property for emergency services authorized 401.532
Oregon Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund 401.534
Oregon Disaster Response Fund 401.536
Oregon Local Disaster Assistance Loan and Grant Account 401.551
Emergency preparedness equipment grant program 401.552
Resiliency Grant Fund 401.651
Definitions for ORS 401.651 to 401.670 401.654
Registry of emergency health care providers 401.655
Practice by out-of-state health care provider during emergency 401.656
Provision of health care services by members of Oregon National Guard during emergency 401.657
Emergency health care facility 401.658
Provision of health care services by former health care provider during emergency 401.661
Provision of health care services after declaration of emergency 401.664
Emergency operations plan 401.667
Coverage under Oregon Tort Claims Act 401.670
Rules 401.680
Legislative findings 401.685
Definitions 401.690
Exemption from certain taxes, registration and licensing requirements 401.695
Reporting by registered business to Oregon Department of Administrative Services 401.851
Wildfire planning and coordination 401.900
State and local agency earthquake drills 401.902
Private employer earthquake drills 401.904
Rules 401.910
Grant program for seismic rehabilitation of certain facilities 401.913
State Resilience Officer 401.915
Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission 401.918
Mission of commission 401.920
Officers 401.922
Support services 401.925
Advisory and technical committees 401.930
Assignment by Governor of local resources under direction of State Fire Marshal 401.932
Powers and duties of local personnel acting under direction of State Fire Marshal 401.935
Liability for expenses incurred and for loss or damage to local equipment 401.938
Liability for expenses incurred using local personnel 401.940
Immunity from liability for local personnel acting in line of duty 401.950
Definitions 401.952
Uniform tsunami warning signal 401.955
Contributions to finance tsunami warning system 401.960
Definitions for ORS 401.960, 401.962, 401.965 and 401.970 401.962
Legislative findings 401.965
Abnormal disruption of market 401.970
Applicability of remedies 401.975
Legislative findings 401.977
Animal emergency operations plan 401.978
Livestock emergency operations plan 401.990
Penalties
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