§ 58-61. Definition.

[The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:]

Emergency management means the preparation for the carrying out of all emergency functions other than functions for which military forces are primarily responsible to prevent, minimize, and repair injury and damage resulting from emergencies, energy emergencies, disasters, or the imminent threat thereof, of manmade or natural origin. These functions include, without limitation:

(1)

Fire-fighting services;

(2)

Police services [public safety];

(3)

Medical and health services;

(4)

Rescue;

(5)

Engineering;

(6)

Warning services;

(7)

Communications;

(8)

Defense from radiological, chemical, and other special weapons;

(9)

Evacuation of persons from stricken areas;

(10)

Emergency welfare services;

(11)

Emergency transportation;

(12)

Plant protection [nuclear power];

(13)

Temporary restoration of public service utility services;

(14)

Other functions related to civilian protection,

together with all other activities necessary or incidental to the preparation for and carrying out of the foregoing functions." (Georgia Emergency Management Act of 1981, As Amended December 1992, Chapter 3, Article 1, 38-3-3.)

(Res. No. 04-14, § I, 4-29-2004)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-4.