[20040903]RS21929_马里兰州应急管理和国土安全法定机构总结.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21929September 3, 2004Maryland Emergency Management andHomeland Security Statutory AuthoritiesSummarizedKeith Bea Specialist in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionL. Cheryl Runyon and Kae M. WarnockConsultantsGovernment and Finance DivisionSummaryThe primary state emergency management statute (codified at Title 14 of the PublicSafety Article of the state code) established the Maryland Emergency ManagementAgency. The governor has responsibility for emergency management and may exercisebroad powers after issuing a disaster declaration. The director of the MarylandEmergency Management Agency, appointed by the adjutant general with the governorsapproval, carries out the state emergency management plan. The governor appoints thedirector of emergency management for each locality, based on the local governingbodys recommendation. The Maryland Security Council coordinates state and localgovernment activities regarding emergency management, and makes recommendationsto the legislature. Funds are available to fire departments for equipment purchases;res