[20040702]RS21878_美属维尔京群岛应急管理和国土安全法定机构概述.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21878July 2, 2004U.S. Virgin Islands Emergency Managementand Homeland Security Statutory AuthoritiesKeith Bea Specialist in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionL. Cheryl Runyon and Kae M. WarnockConsultantsGovernment and Finance DivisionSummaryThe Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Act was enacted to reducethe vulnerability of the people and communities of the islands to damage, injury, andloss of life and property resulting from natural or man-made catastrophes, riots, orhostile military or paramilitary action. The statute clarifies and strengthens roles of thegovernor and territorial agencies. It also authorizes activities with regard to theprevention of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from emergencies and providesfor coordination with other jurisdictions. Financial assistance derives from federal aid,state emergency response funds and a state contingency fund. The act authorizesagreements with states to assist in the evacuation of all or part of the population of theislands.This report is one of a series that profil