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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 7Art. 4§ 8575 Disaster Council Authority

§ 8575 Disaster Council Authority

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§ 8575 Disaster Council Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The Office of Emergency Services is in charge of helping during big emergencies in California.
  • •They work with other states to share help and resources when disasters happen.
  • •This rule was updated in 2013 to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Example

A big wildfire spreads across California and nearby states.

The Office of Emergency Services will coordinate with other states to send firefighters, equipment, and supplies to help put out the fire and keep people safe.

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

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§ 8575 Disaster Council Authority

For the purposes of the California Disaster and Civil Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement, the Office of Emergency Services will serve as the State Disaster Council. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 117. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

agreementdisasteremergencycivil defense masterthe officeeffective septemberoperative july

Related Statutes

  • § 8574.22 Emergency Services Staff Hiring
  • § 8588.5 Disaster Search Dog Training
  • § 8589 Emergency Use Of Fairgrounds
  • § 8599 Emergency Volunteer Resource Plan
  • § 8610.3 Nuclear Emergency Planning Zones

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 8575.
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