Emergency Management Laws & Regulations
Emergency Management Laws & Regulations
Federal
Robert T. Stafford Act
Constitutes the statutory authority for Federal disaster response activities as they pertain to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and FEMA programs.
Emergency Planning & Community Right To Know Act (EPCRA/SARA Title III)
Enacted in 1986 to establish protection methods for public health, safety, and the environment from chemical hazards.
Homeland Security Act of 2002
Established the Department of Homeland Security
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
Amended the Stafford Act to establish requirements for local mitigation plans and HMGP funding.
PETS Act of 2006
Amended the Stafford Act to establish the requirements for accommodating pets and service animals in emergency plans.
State
Act 78 Public Safety Emergency Telephone Act
Act 147 Radiation Protection Act
Act 165 Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning & Response Act
Act 227 Counterterrorism Planning, Preparedness & Response Act
Title 35 Health and Safety
PA Laws Relating to Emergency Services