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- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Provides that counties shall assist certain facilities in the preparation of disaster plans
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Brian Kavanagh
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring counties to provide assistance and advice to licensed care facilities to help establish disaster preparedness plans
Purpose
For counties to assist certain facilities in preparation plans in case of disaster.
Summary of provisions
Adds a new subdivision 8 consistent with the provisions of Section 23 of the executive law. Each county in cooperation with the disaster preparedness commission shall provide assistance and advice for the development of such plans for every licensed facility within such county which treats or cares for any person.
Justification
This will allow for counties to help nursing homes, day care facilities and other licensed facilities within a county in case of disasters.
Legislative history
2003-04: S.7357/A.10184 - Referred to Rules.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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