1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21777Updated September 2, 2005Alabama Emergency Management andHomeland Security Statutory Authorities SummarizedKeith BeaSpecialist, American National GovernmentGovernment and Financ
2、e Division L. Cheryl Runyon and Kae WarnockConsultantsGovernment and Finance DivisionSummaryAlabama has two statutes that address emergencies and disasters the AlabamaEmergency Management Act of 1955 (EMA) and the Alabama Homeland Security Actof 2003 (HSA). The EMA includes authorities to ensure tha
3、t preparations are made tomanage disasters or emergencies and to assist and encourage emergency managementand emergency preparedness activities by making grants to political subdivisions for thatpurpose. The HSA established a Department of Homeland Security and other entitiesto coordinate and undert
4、ake state preparedness, planning, and response activities. Athird statute, the Emergency Interim Succession Act, provides for the succession ofpowers for legislators and officers of political subdivisions in emergencies. Assistanceis provided to victims through an extensive mutual aid program and fe
