§ 30-15-7. Governor's general powers.
The governor shall be responsible for carrying out the provisions of this chapter
and shall be primarily responsible for emergency management in the state. Aside from
powers granted to the governor elsewhere, the governor is hereby specifically authorized
to:
(1) Issue executive orders, proclamations, and regulations and amend or rescind them.
Executive orders, proclamations, and regulations, for the purposes of this chapter,
have the force and effect of law;
(2) Cooperate with the federal authorities and with the governors and/or officials of
the other states in matters pertaining to the common disaster preparedness of the
states and nation, and in exercising the powers under this chapter, the governor shall
avoid duplications of, and conflicts with, the efforts of the federal authorities
acting within their proper spheres;
(3) Consider on a continuing basis steps that could be taken to prevent or reduce the
harmful consequences of disasters. At the governor's direction, and pursuant to any
other authority they now have, state agencies, including, but not limited to, those
that are or may be charged with responsibilities in connection with flood plain management,
stream encroachment and flow regulation, weather modification, fire prevention and
control, air quality, public works, land use and land-use planning, and construction
standards, shall make studies of disaster-prevention-related matters. The governor,
from time to time, shall make recommendations to the general assembly, local governments,
and other appropriate public and private entities as may facilitate measures for mitigation
of the harmful consequences of disasters;
(4) Prepare a comprehensive plan and program for disasters (including response and recovery)
in the state, the plan and program to be integrated into, and coordinated with, the
response and disaster plans of other states to the fullest possible extent, and coordinate
the preparation of plans and programs for disasters by the political subdivisions
of the state, such plans to be integrated into, and coordinated with the state disaster
plan and program to the fullest possible extent;
(5) In accordance with the plans and programs for disasters in the state, procure supplies
and equipment, to institute training programs and public information programs, and
to take all other preparatory steps, including the partial or full mobilization of
disaster organizations in advance of actual disaster, to ensure the furnishing of
adequately trained and equipped forces of disaster personnel in time of need;
(6) Delegate any administrative authority vested in the governor under this chapter and
provide for the subsequent delegation of that authority; and
(7) Do all other things necessary to ensure adequate preparation for disasters in the
state, not inconsistent with other provisions of law.