Alaska SB195 amends the state's disaster preparedness and response framework to include slow onset disasters.

Alaska SB195 modifies the state's disaster preparedness and response framework to include slow onset disasters. The bill defines slow onset disasters as events such as drought, permafrost thaw, and rising sea levels that emerge gradually and significantly impact ecosystems and communities. It requires local emergency planning committees to evaluate the susceptibility of their districts to slow onset disasters and develop plans to mitigate these events.

Alaska SB195 amends the state's disaster preparedness and response framework to include slow onset disasters.

Alaska SB195 modifies the state's disaster preparedness and response framework to include slow onset disasters. The bill defines slow onset disasters as events such as drought, permafrost thaw, and rising sea levels that emerge gradually and significantly impact ecosystems and communities. It requires local emergency planning committees to evaluate the susceptibility of their districts to slow onset disasters and develop plans to mitigate these events.