SB2580

Establishes the Mississippi Department of Emergency Management to consolidate emergency management functions within the state.

The bill establishes the Mississippi Department of Emergency Management within the executive branch to consolidate emergency management functions. It assigns authorities to the Executive Director, including coordinating with federal and state agencies, managing disaster assistance, and overseeing emergency communications. The bill also creates the Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority to manage Next Generation 911 services and establishes an Office of Administrative Services within the Department.