1994 Alaska Statutes
TITLE 26 MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS
Chapter 26.20. CIVIL DEFENSE
Sec. 26.20.040. EMERGENCY POWERS OF THE GOVERNOR.

In the event of actual enemy attack against the state the governor may declare that a state of emergency exists, and, during the period of time that the state of emergency exists or continues, the governor has and may exercise the additional emergency power

(1) to enforce all laws and regulations relating to civil defense and assume direct operational control of all civil defense forces and helpers in the state;

(2) to seize, take, or condemn property for the protection of the public or at the request of the president, the armed forces or the civil defense agency of the United States, including

(A) all means of transportation and communication, except newspapers and news services;

(B) all stocks of fuel of whatever nature;

(C) food, clothing, equipment, materials, medicines, and supplies; and

(D) facilities including buildings and plants;

(3) to sell, lend, give, or distribute the fuel, food, clothing, medicines, and supplies among the inhabitants of the state and account to the commissioner of revenue for funds received for the property;

(4) to make compensation for the property seized, taken, or condemned on the basis described in AS 26.20.045 ;

(5) to perform and exercise other functions, powers, and duties that are considered necessary to promote and secure the safety and protection of the civilian population.