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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 7Art. 3§ 8570 Emergency Preparedness Authority

§ 8570 Emergency Preparedness Authority

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§ 8570 Emergency Preparedness Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The Governor can figure out what the state needs (like food, medicine, and supplies) if there's a big emergency.
  • •The Governor can plan ahead, buy supplies, and get things ready before an emergency happens.
  • •The Governor can use state stuff (like buildings or equipment) to help during an emergency.
  • •The Governor can work with private companies or people and pay them if their stuff is used in an emergency.

Example

A big earthquake hits California, and many people need food, water, and medicine.

The Governor can use the state's emergency plan to get supplies ready, use state trucks to deliver food, and even ask stores or companies to help by using their buildings or supplies. The state can pay them if needed.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 8570 Emergency Preparedness Authority

The Governor may, in accordance with the State Emergency Plan and programs for the mitigation of the effects of an emergency in this state: (a) Ascertain the requirements of the state or its political subdivisions for food, clothing, and other necessities of life in the event of an emergency. (b) Plan for, procure, and pre-position supplies, medicines, materials, and equipment. (c) Use and employ any of the property, services, and resources of the state as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (d) Provide for the approval of local emergency plans. (e) Provide for mobile support units. (f) Provide for use of public airports. (g) Institute training programs and public information programs. (h) Make surveys of the industries, resources, and facilities, both public and private, within the state, as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (i) Plan for the use of any private facilities, services, and property and, when necessary, and when in fact used, provide for payment for that use under the terms and conditions as may be agreed upon. (j) Take all other preparatory steps, including the partial or full mobilization of emergency organizations in advance of an actual emergency; and order those test exercises needed to insure the furnishing of adequately trained and equipped personnel in time of need. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 644, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 8566 Governor'S Emergency Funds Authority
  • § 8569 Emergency Plan Coordination
  • § 8572 Governor Emergency Property Powers
  • § 87302 Conflict Of Interest Disclosures
  • § 8570.6 Electromagnetic Pulse Risk Planning

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 8570.
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