§ 8599 Emergency Volunteer Resource Plan

Government Code·California

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•The state must make a plan to use volunteers during big emergencies.
•The plan is made with help from local groups and volunteer organizations.
•This plan is only used when the Governor says there's a big emergency.

Example

A big earthquake hits California, and the Governor says it's an emergency.

The state will use its plan to get volunteers to help people, like giving out food or cleaning up.

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§ 8599 Emergency Volunteer Resource Plan

The Office of Emergency Services shall develop a plan for state and local governmental agencies to utilize volunteer resources during a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor. The office shall consult with appropriate state and local governmental agencies and volunteer organizations in the development of this plan. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 165. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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California Legislature. Government Code. Section 8599.

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