As used in this chapter, "emergency management" means the preparation for and the coordination of all emergency functions, other than functions for which military forces or other federal agencies are primarily responsible, to prevent, minimize, and repair injury and damage resulting from disasters. The functions include the following:
(1) Firefighting services.(3) Medical and health services.(8) Radiological, chemical, and other special weapons defense.(9) Evacuation of persons from stricken areas.(10) Emergency welfare services.(11) Emergency transportation.(13) Temporary restoration of public utility services.(14) Other functions related to civilian protection.(15) All other activities necessary or incidental to the preparation for and coordination of the functions described in subdivisions (1) through (14).Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-3(1).
As added by P.L. 2-2003, SEC.5.