Texas Disaster Law Guide
Title | Texas Disaster Law Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Alfonso Lopez de la Osa Escribano |
Publisher | Arte Publico Press |
Pages | 98 |
Release | 2021-02-28 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 1518506623 |
In 2017, Hurricane Harvey knocked power out across a wide swath of Texas, including to the Arkema plant in Crosby. Without electricity, chemicals stored there caught fire and numerous first responders tasked with enforcing the evacuation perimeter were exposed to toxic fumes. A similar situation occurred in 2010, when first responders lacked the specialized equipment and necessary expertise to deal effectively with the British Petroleum oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. This volume provides information about the legal considerations emergency responders and managers face when dealing with disasters, whether man-made or natural. Intended to assist Texas organizations and communities, many of the issues—such as mandatory evacuations and curfews, oil spills and hazardous materials and commandeering private property—will be of interest to agencies around the country. Flowcharts are included that can be reduced to a pocket-sized guide for personnel involved in mitigating the impact of catastrophes. The authors contend that a well-structured legal framework in disaster law increases a city’s resilience and ultimately reduces human suffering and costs. This guide is divided into three parts: Disaster Response Law; Identifying Authority; and Responsibility, Accountability and Liability. It also includes appendices and tables, skillsets and agency duties. It will be indispensable for increasing disaster preparedness in order to protect human life and property.
State of Texas Disaster Preparedness Manual
Title | State of Texas Disaster Preparedness Manual PDF eBook |
Author | Texas. Division of Disaster Emergency Services |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 1977 |
Genre | Disaster relief |
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Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning
Title | Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning PDF eBook |
Author | Kay C. Goss |
Publisher | DIANE Publishing |
Pages | 277 |
Release | 1998-05 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 078814829X |
Meant to aid State & local emergency managers in their efforts to develop & maintain a viable all-hazard emergency operations plan. This guide clarifies the preparedness, response, & short-term recovery planning elements that warrant inclusion in emergency operations plans. It offers the best judgment & recommendations on how to deal with the entire planning process -- from forming a planning team to writing the plan. Specific topics of discussion include: preliminary considerations, the planning process, emergency operations plan format, basic plan content, functional annex content, hazard-unique planning, & linking Federal & State operations.
Texas Regulations
Title | Texas Regulations PDF eBook |
Author | Texas. Department of Insurance |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Insurance law |
ISBN | 9780892464739 |
Disaster Planning
Title | Disaster Planning PDF eBook |
Author | Texas. Division of Disaster Emergency Services |
Publisher | |
Pages | 92 |
Release | 1974 |
Genre | Civil defense |
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The State of Texas Disaster Relief Procedure
Title | The State of Texas Disaster Relief Procedure PDF eBook |
Author | Texas. Department of Public Safety |
Publisher | |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 1949* |
Genre | Civil defense |
ISBN |
Property Code
Title | Property Code PDF eBook |
Author | Texas |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Property |
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