Oregon Revised Statutes Public Health and Safety § 431.133

(a) Develop, exercise, improve and maintain preparedness and response plans in the event that either a natural or man-made disaster or an emergency occurs;

(b) Communicate and coordinate with health care providers, emergency service providers and other agencies and organizations that respond to disasters and emergencies;

(c) Activate emergency response personnel during a disaster or emergency, and recognize if public health has a primary, secondary or ancillary role in response activities;

(d) Use communications systems effectively and efficiently during a disaster or emergency;

(e) Maintain and execute a plan providing for continuity of operations during a disaster or emergency, including a plan for accessing resources necessary to recover from or respond to a disaster or emergency;

(f) Issue and enforce emergency health orders;

(g) Be notified of and respond to potential disasters and emergencies; and

(h) Address the needs of vulnerable populations during a disaster or emergency.