Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-75-111. Division of Emergency Management--Other powers and duties

(1) Determine requirements of the state and its political subdivisions for food, clothing, and other necessities in event of an emergency;

(2) Procure and pre-position supplies, medicines, materials, and equipment;

(3) Promulgate standards and requirements for local and interjurisdictional emergency operations plans;

(4) Periodically review local and interjurisdictional emergency operations plans;

(5) Provide for mobile support units;

(6) Establish and operate or assist political subdivisions, their local offices of emergency management, and interjurisdictional offices of emergency management to establish and operate training programs and programs of public information;

(7) Make surveys of industries, resources, and facilities within the state, both public and private, as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;

(8) Plan and make arrangements for the availability and use of any private facilities, services, and property and, if necessary and if in fact used, provide for payment for use under terms and conditions agreed upon;

(9) Establish a register of persons with types of training and skills important in emergency prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery;

(10) Establish a register of mobile and construction equipment and temporary housing available for use in a disaster emergency;

(11) Prepare for issuance by the Governor of executive orders, proclamations, and rules as necessary or appropriate in coping with disasters;

(12) Cooperate with the United States Government and any public or private agency or entity in achieving the purpose of this chapter and in implementing programs for disaster prevention, preparation, response, and recovery; and

(13) Do other things necessary, incidental, or appropriate for the implementation of this chapter.

(b)(1) The Division of Emergency Management shall take an integral part in the development and revision of local and interjurisdictional emergency operations plans prepared under § 12-75-118.

(c)(1) The Division of Emergency Management shall administer and operate the Arkansas Wireless Information Network.

(2) The Division of Emergency Management shall perform all functions necessary to maintain and operate the Arkansas Wireless Information Network, including without limitation:

(d)(1) The Division of Emergency Management shall administer the Arkansas Continuity of Operations Program.

(2) The Arkansas Continuity of Operations Program shall assist state departments, boards, and commissions to:

(3) The Arkansas Continuity of Operations Program shall provide or assist a state department, board, or commission with emergency operation plan:

(4) The Division of Emergency Management may request the assistance of the Division of Information Systems in reviewing technology-related emergency operation plans.