§ 34-48A-12 — Contents of plan--Supplies and equipment--Cooperation with federal government--Agreements with other states--Distribution and allocation--Training and information programs.

The secretary may with the approval of the Governor and in accordance with the plan and program for emergency management of this state: (1) Procure supplies and equipment; (2) Cooperate with the federal government, or any agency thereof, and to enter into agreements with any state of the United States or subdivision thereof or with any private agency therein for the procurement of food, fuel, supplies, and equipment necessary for civilian use; (3) Provide for the distribution and allocation thereof to the inhabitants of this state in a manner consistent with the needs and requirements of the civil population thereof; and (4) Institute training programs and public information programs, and take all other preparatory steps including the partial or full mobilization of emergency management organizations in advance of actual disaster, to ensure the furnishing of adequately trained and equipped forces of emergency management personnel in time of need.

Legislative History

SL 1949, ch 236, § 6; SL 1951, ch 285, § 6; SDC Supp 1960, § 41.01C05 (2) (c); SL 1977, ch 271, § 12; SL 2004, ch 17, § 188; SDCL §