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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Because of the existing possibility of the occurrence of emergencies or disasters, the purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) Ensure that this State will be adequately prepared to respond and recover from such emergencies or disasters;
(2) Provide for the common defense and to protect the public peace, health and safety;
(3) Protect the lives and property of the people of this State and reduce their vulnerability to harm in emergency and disaster situations;
(4) Authorize and provide for coordination of activities relating to emergency management;
(5) Confer upon the Governor, state agencies and authorized representatives of this State the broad emergency powers provided in this chapter;
(6) Provide for the rendering of mutual aid among the political subdivisions of this State and with other states and with the federal government with respect to emergency management.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 20. Military and Civil Defense § 3101. Declaration of policy and purpose - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-20-military-and-civil-defense/de-code-sect-20-3101/
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