Relates to state use of disaster emergency response personnel and non-state resource providers
Impact
With the passage of A10540, New York State aims to better integrate its emergency management efforts with other states and international partners. The bill provides a legislative framework that enables a rapid response by coordinating resource deployment and ensuring that non-state providers are regarded as state agents under specific circumstances. This integration is expected to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of disaster response efforts, crucial during large-scale emergencies that require coordinated actions across state lines.
Summary
Bill A10540 seeks to amend the executive law by enhancing the state's authority during disaster emergencies, particularly in relation to the deployment of non-state resource providers. The bill allows the governor to proportionally leverage assistance from non-state entities when executing responsibilities under emergency management. This includes joining the northern emergency management assistance compact and the international emergency management assistance compact, thereby facilitating improved cooperation during regional and international emergencies.
Contention
Supporters of A10540 emphasize the necessity for improved emergency management protocols, particularly in an era of increasing natural disasters and complex emergencies. However, concerns have been raised about the power dynamics involved in granting the governor expansive authority over resource allocation during emergencies, particularly whether it might lead to mismanagement or inequitable distribution of aid. Critics argue that reliance on non-state providers should be carefully monitored to ensure that public safety remains prioritized and that accountability is not compromised.
Same As
Authorizes the governor to deploy non-state resource providers to the northern emergency management assistance compact and the international emergency management assistance compact.
Authorizes the governor to deploy non-state resource providers to the northern emergency management assistance compact and the international emergency management assistance compact.
Disaster or emergency response and recovery costs, authority to spend funds from the state disaster relief fund, and uses of the state disaster relief fund.
Authorizes the chief executive of a responding law enforcement agency to designate an area within a municipality as an active recovery zone in response to certain natural or man-made disasters or emergencies; limits access to such zones to residents and other affected persons, first responders, and certain authorized personnel; imposes a penalty of a class B misdemeanor for knowing unauthorized access to such zones; makes related provisions.
Provides that the attorney general may bring a civil action against a responsible party for recovery of certain costs and assessments arising from a climate disaster; provides that an insurer doing business in this state and the New York property insurance underwriting association who has suffered harm as a result of a climate disaster may bring a civil action against a responsible party.
Provides that the attorney general may bring a civil action against a responsible party for recovery of certain costs and assessments arising from a climate disaster; provides that an insurer doing business in this state and the New York property insurance underwriting association who has suffered harm as a result of a climate disaster may bring a civil action against a responsible party.