SECTION 145:10-1-3. Policy

  It is the policy of OEM to provide an orderly and continuing means of assistance by the State government to eligible Applicants in carrying out their responsibilities to alleviate the suffering and damage that result from major disasters and emergencies by:

(1)   Providing State assistance programs for public losses and needs sustained in disasters;

(2)   Encouraging the development of comprehensive disaster preparedness and assistance plans, programs, capabilities, and organizations by the State and local governments;

(3)   Achieving greater coordination and responsiveness of disaster preparedness and relief programs;

(4)   Encouraging individuals and local governments to obtain insurance coverage and thereby reduce their dependence on governmental assistance; and

(5)   Encouraging hazard mitigation measures, such as development of land-use and construction regulations, floodplain management, protection of wetlands, and environmental planning, to reduce losses from disasters.

[Source: Added at 11 Ok Reg 4611, eff 8-26-94 (emergency); Added at 12 Ok Reg 3320, eff 8-11-95; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 859, eff 9-12-17]