2006 Utah Code - 53-2-104 — Division duties -- Powers.

     53-2-104.   Division duties -- Powers.
     (1) The division shall:
     (a) respond to the policies of the governor and the Legislature;
     (b) perform functions relating to emergency services and homeland security matters as directed by the commissioner;
     (c) prepare, implement, and maintain programs and plans to provide for:
     (i) prevention and minimization of injury and damage caused by disasters;
     (ii) prompt and effective response to and recovery from disasters;
     (iii) identification of areas particularly vulnerable to disasters;
     (iv) coordination of hazard mitigation and other preventive and preparedness measures designed to eliminate or reduce disasters;
     (v) assistance to local officials, state agencies, and the business and public sectors, in developing emergency action plans;
     (vi) coordination of federal, state, and local emergency activities;
     (vii) coordination of emergency operations plans with emergency plans of the federal government;
     (viii) coordination of search and rescue activities;
     (ix) coordination of rapid and efficient communications in times of emergency; and
     (x) other measures necessary, incidental, or appropriate to this part; and
     (d) coordinate with local officials, state agencies, and the business and public sectors in developing, implementing, and maintaining a state energy emergency plan in accordance with Section 53-2-110.
     (2) The division may consult with the Legislative Management Committee, the Judicial Council, and legislative and judicial staff offices to assist them in preparing emergency succession plans and procedures under Title 63, Chapter 5b, Emergency Interim Succession Act.

Amended by Chapter 214, 2005 General Session