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AR Code § 12-75-104 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Management|Chapter 75 - Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-75-104. Scope of chapter — Limitations

 Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to:   (1) Interfere with the course or conduct of a labor dispute, except that actions otherwise authorized by this chapter or other laws may be taken when necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health and safety;  (2)  (A) Interfere with dissemination of news or comment on public affairs.  (B) However, any communications facility or organization, including, but not limited to, radio and television stations, wire services, and newspapers may be required to transmit or print public service messages furnishing information or instructions in connection with a disaster emergency;    (3)  (A) Affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of units of the United States Armed Forces or of any personnel thereof, when on active duty, or the day-to-day operations of law enforcement agencies or firefighting forces.  (B) However, state, local, and interjurisdictional disaster or emergency operations plans shall place emphasis upon maximum utilization of forces available for performance of functions related to disaster and major emergency occurrences; or    (4) Limit, modify, or abridge the authority of the Governor to proclaim martial law or of the Governor or chief executive of a political subdivision to exercise any other powers vested in him or her under the Arkansas Constitution or statutes or common law of this state independent of, or in conjunction with, any provision of this chapter.
AR Code § 12-75-106 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Management|Chapter 75 - Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-75-106. Enforcement

 (a) Each state office of emergency management and local office of emergency management and the officers of each state office of emergency management and local office of emergency management shall execute and enforce such orders and rules as may be made by the Governor under authority of this chapter.  (b) Each state office of emergency management and local office of emergency management shall make available for inspection at its office all orders and rules made by the Governor or made under his or her authority.
AR Code § 12-75-107 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Management|Chapter 75 - Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-75-107. Declaration of disaster emergencies

 (a)  (1) A disaster emergency shall be declared by executive order or proclamation of the Governor if he or she finds a disaster has occurred or that the occurrence or the threat of disaster is imminent.  (2) When time is critical because of rapidly occurring disaster emergency events, the Governor may verbally declare for immediate response and recovery purposes until the formalities of a written executive order or proclamation can be completed in the prescribed manner.    (b)  (1) The state of disaster emergency shall continue until:  (A) The Governor finds that the threat or danger has passed and terminates the state of disaster emergency by executive order or proclamation; or  (B) The disaster has been dealt with to the extent that emergency conditions no longer exist and the employees engaged in the restoration of utility services have returned to the point of origin.    (2) No state of disaster emergency may continue for longer than sixty (60) days unless renewed by the Governor.    (c)  (1) The General Assembly by concurrent resolution may terminate a state of disaster emergency at any time.  (2) Thereupon, the Governor shall issue an executive order or proclamation ending the state of disaster emergency.    (d)  (1) All executive orders or proclamations issued under this section shall indicate the nature of the disaster, the area or areas threatened, and the conditions which have brought it about or which make possible termination of the state of disaster emergency.  (2) In the case of a disaster, each provider of utility services whose services were interrupted shall prepare a report describing:  (A) The type of disaster emergency;  (B) The duration of the disaster emergency, which includes the time the utility personnel is dispensed to the work site and returns to the personnel's point of origin; and  (C) The personnel utilized in responding to the disaster emergency.      (e) An executive order or proclamation shall be disseminated promptly by means calculated to bring its contents to the attention of the general public and, unless the circumstances attendant upon the disaster prevent or impede, filed promptly with the Secretary of State.  (f) An executive order or proclamation of a state of disaster emergency shall activate the disaster response and recovery aspects of the state, local, and interjurisdictional disaster emergency plans applicable to the political subdivision or area in question and be authority for the deployment and use of any forces to which the plan or plans apply and for use or distribution of any supplies, equipment, and materials and facilities assembled, stockpiled, or arranged to be made available pursuant to this chapter or any other provision of law relating to disaster emergencies.
AR Code § 12-75-110 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Management|Chapter 75 - Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-75-110. Division of Emergency Management — State emergency operations plan

 (a) The Division of Emergency Management shall coordinate and maintain a state emergency operations plan and keep it current, which plan may include:  (1) Prevention and minimization of injury and damage caused by disaster;  (2) Measures for prompt and effective response to disasters;  (3) Emergency relief;  (4) Identification of areas particularly vulnerable to disasters;  (5) Recommendations for zoning, building, and other land use controls, safety measures for securing mobile homes or other nonpermanent or semipermanent structures, and other preventive and preparedness measures designed to eliminate or reduce disasters or their impact;  (6) Assistance to local officials in designing local emergency action plans;  (7) Authorization and procedures for the erection or other construction of temporary works designed to protect against or mitigate danger, damage, or loss from flood, conflagration, or other disasters;  (8) Preparation and distribution to appropriate state and local officials of state catalogues of federal, state, and private assistance programs;  (9) Organization of personnel and the establishment of chains of command;  (10) Coordination of federal, state, and local disaster activities;  (11) Coordination of the state emergency operations plan with the operations plans of the federal government, including without limitation, the National Response Framework;  (12) Establishment of the criteria and definitions for determining catastrophic losses suffered by both individuals and public entities and the enhanced levels of assistance to be provided upon the declaration of a catastrophic loss disaster; and  (13) Other necessary matters.    (b)  (1) In preparing and revising the state emergency operations plan, the division shall seek the advice and assistance of state agencies, local government, business, labor, industry, agriculture, civic, and volunteer organizations, and community leaders.  (2) In advising local and jurisdictional agencies, the division shall encourage them also to seek advice from the entities listed in subdivision (b)(1) of this section.    (c) The state emergency operations plan or any part of the state emergency operations plan may be incorporated in rules of the division or executive orders that have the force and effect of law.
AR Code § 12-75-112 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Management|Chapter 75 - Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-75-112. Communications networks

 (a) The Division of Emergency Management shall operate and maintain information systems which will make available both voice and data links with federal agencies, other states, and state agencies as are assigned an emergency management role in the state emergency operations plan and local offices of emergency management.  (b) In addition to the minimum requirements of subsection (a) of this section, additional information systems networks may be established as deemed necessary by the Director of the Division of Emergency Management.
AR Code § 12-75-113 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Management|Chapter 75 - Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-75-113. Emergency response vehicles

 (a) Due to the time-critical nature of response to the scene of a disaster or major emergency occurrence, the Director of the Division of Emergency Management may designate appropriate vehicles as requested in the staffing patterns of the state offices of emergency management and local offices of emergency management and designate other state agency vehicles with an emergency management response requirement as emergency response vehicles.  (b) Designated state and local government emergency response vehicles under this chapter shall share the same privileges and immunities regarding traffic laws and ordinances as other emergency vehicles as defined by state law.  (c) Emergency vehicles authorized by this chapter shall be identified by a flashing light or rotating beacon which will be green in color.  (d) When responding to an emergency, the designated emergency vehicle shall have flashing lights or rotating beacon activated and must be equipped with and operating a siren device.
AR Code § 12-75-116 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Management|Chapter 75 - Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-75-116. State and local governmental entities — Liaison officers

 (a)  (1) It is the policy of this chapter that each department, commission, agency, or institution of state and local government actively and aggressively support the state offices of emergency management and local offices of emergency management to the end of providing the best possible preparation for response to or recovery from any emergency situation that may occur.  (2) In furtherance of the policy described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the head of each state department, commission, agency, or institution with an emergency management role or responsibility shall appoint a member or members of his or her staff as agency emergency management liaison officer or officers to act on his or her behalf in ensuring the agency's capability to fulfill its role in emergency management activities and shall ensure that the Division of Emergency Management is notified of any change in the appointment.    (b) The agency emergency management liaison officer shall:  (1) Maintain close and continuous liaison with the division, as applicable;  (2) Prepare agency annexes to the state and, as applicable, local emergency operations plans which are compatible with this chapter and with guidance provided by the division;  (3) Report to the State Emergency Operations Center as required for any disaster training or exercises or emergency training or exercises;  (4) Maintain files of agency resources to include personnel, facilities, and equipment available for disaster operation;  (5) Ensure that the agency can respond promptly and cooperatively with other agencies in any disaster or major emergency situation under the overall management of the division;  (6) Advise, assist, and evaluate the capabilities of counterpart local or federal government agencies in preparing for and carrying out disaster operations;  (7) Designate personnel available for assignment to mobile support units and train such personnel in the tasks to be performed; and  (8) Perform other related functions necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter.    (c) As conditions or situations may require or dictate, the Director of the Division of Emergency Management may request a state department, agency, or institution not currently participating in the emergency management liaison officer program to appoint an officer in accordance with this section.  (d) Nothing in subsections (a)-(c) of this section shall be interpreted as relieving or otherwise abridging the responsibility and authority of agency directors in carrying out disaster operations for which their agencies are solely responsible.
AR Code § 12-75-121 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Management|Chapter 75 - Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-75-121. Utilization of existing services and facilities

 (a) In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the Governor and the chief executives or designees of the political subdivisions of the state are directed to utilize the services, equipment, supplies, and facilities of existing departments, offices, and agencies of the state and of the political subdivisions thereof to the maximum extent practicable.  (b) The officers and personnel of all such departments, offices, and agencies are directed to cooperate with and extend such services and facilities to the Governor and to the emergency management organization of the state upon request.
AR Code § 12-75-122 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Management|Chapter 75 - Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-75-122. Political activity prohibited

 An emergency management organization established under the authority of this chapter shall not:   (1) Participate in any form of political activity; or  (2) Be employed directly or indirectly for political purposes.
AR Code § 12-75-123 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Management|Chapter 75 - Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-75-123. Appropriations and authority to accept services, gifts, grants, and loans

 (a) Each political subdivision may make appropriations in the manner provided by law for making appropriations for the ordinary expenses of such political subdivision for the payment of expenses of its local office of emergency management.  (b)  (1) If the federal government or any agency or officer of the federal government offers to the state, or through the state to any political subdivision, services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds by way of gift, grant, or loan, for purposes of emergency management or disaster relief, the state, acting through the Governor, or the political subdivision, acting with the consent of the Governor and through its chief executive or governing body, may accept the offer.  (2) Upon such acceptance, the Governor of the state or chief executive or governing body of such political subdivision may authorize any officer of the state or of the political subdivision, as the case may be, to receive such services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds on behalf of the state or such political subdivision and subject to the terms of the offer and the rules and regulations, if any, of the agency making the offer.    (c)  (1) Whenever any person, firm, or corporation shall offer to the state, or to any political subdivision thereof, services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds by way of gift, grant, or loan for purposes of emergency management, the state, acting through the Governor, or such political subdivision, acting through its chief executive or governing body, may accept such offer.  (2) Upon such acceptance, the Governor of the state, or chief executive or governing body of such political subdivision may authorize any officer of the state, or of the political subdivision, as the case may be, to receive such services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds on behalf of the state, or such political subdivision and subject to the terms of the offer.
AR Code § 12-75-124 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Management|Chapter 75 - Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-75-124. Compensation for services and property

 (a)  (1) Each person within this state shall conduct himself or herself and keep and manage his or her affairs and property in ways that will reasonably assist and will not unreasonably detract from the ability of the state and the public to successfully meet disaster emergencies. This obligation includes appropriate personal service and use or restriction on the use of property in time of disaster emergency.  (2) This chapter neither increases nor decreases these obligations but recognizes their existence under the Arkansas Constitution and statutes of this state and the common law.  (3) Compensation for services or for the taking or use of property shall be only to the extent that obligations recognized in this chapter are exceeded in a particular case and then only to the extent that the claimant may not be deemed to have volunteered his or her services or property without compensation.    (b) The state, any agency of the state, and any political subdivision shall not compensate any personal services except pursuant to statute or local law or ordinance.  (c) Compensation for property shall be only if the property was commandeered or otherwise used in coping with a disaster emergency and its use or destruction was ordered by the Governor or a member of the disaster emergency forces of this state.  (d) Any person claiming compensation for the use, damage, loss, or destruction of property under this chapter shall file a claim therefor with the Arkansas State Claims Commission in the form and manner the commission provides.  (e) Unless the amount of compensation on account of property damaged, lost, or destroyed is agreed between the claimant and the commission, the amount of compensation shall be calculated in the same manner as compensation due for a taking of property pursuant to the condemnation laws of this state.  (f) Nothing in this section applies to or authorizes compensation for the destruction or damaging of standing timber or other property in order to provide a fire break or to the release of waters or the breach of impoundments in order to reduce pressure or other danger from actual or threatened flood.
AR Code § 12-75-125 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Management|Chapter 75 - Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-75-125. Donation of property or equipment — Immunity

 (a) Any person owning or controlling real estate or other premises who voluntarily and with or without compensation grants a license or privilege, or otherwise permits the designation or use of the whole or any part or parts of such real estate or premises for the purpose of sheltering persons during an actual, impending, mock, or practice attack shall, together with his or her successors in interest, if any, not be civilly liable for negligently causing the death of, or injury to, any person on or about such real estate or premises for loss of or damage to the property of such person.  (b) The immunity in subsection (a) of this section shall extend to those persons who have voluntarily and with or without compensation granted the use of automotive vehicles, boats or similar equipment, or aircraft for use under the circumstances described in subsection (a) of this section.
AR Code § 12-75-126 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Management|Chapter 75 - Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-75-126. Public safety officers

 (a) No person shall be employed or associated in any capacity in any emergency management organization established under this chapter who:  (1) Advocates or has advocated a change by force or violence in the constitutional form of the United States Government or of this state or the overthrow of any government in the United States by force or violence; or  (2) Has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or been found guilty of any subversive act against the United States or is under indictment or information charging any subversive act against the United States.    (b) The Director of the Division of Emergency Management and persons he or she may designate from the state and local offices of emergency management staffing patterns shall be sworn public safety officers as defined and limited by this chapter.  (c)  (1) Before entering upon his or her duties, each person who is selected to serve as a public safety officer in an organization of emergency management shall take an oath in writing before a person authorized to administer oaths in this state.  (2) The oath required in subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be substantially as follows:    (d)  (1)  (A) The director may determine what constitutes the Division of Emergency Management uniform for division personnel.  (B) The chief executive of a local office of emergency management may determine what constitutes a uniform for his or her jurisdiction.    (2) The uniform may include a badge or identification card, or both, of appropriate design and dimensions to identify local office of emergency management personnel as bona fide emergency management workers within their jurisdiction and division personnel as bona fide emergency workers for the state.    (e) Any person issued or provided a badge, identification, or uniform described in subsection (d) of this section shall wear, carry, or display it at such times and places as shall be designated or required by the chief executive of the local jurisdiction for local office of emergency management personnel and by the director for division personnel.    “I, ________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Public Safety Officer, upon which I am now about to enter.”
AR Code § 12-75-130 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs|Subtitle 5 - Emergency Management|Chapter 75 - Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 12-75-130. Call-up of retired law enforcement officers

 (a) In emergency situations the Governor, county sheriff, or municipal police chief may authorize and request retired law enforcement officers, including game wardens, to perform law enforcement functions.  (b) In such instances, the retirement benefits of such retired law enforcement officers shall not be interrupted, reduced, or otherwise adversely affected.