Virginia HB349 updates emergency services and disaster preparedness programs to include federally recognized tribes.
Virginia HB349 revises the state's emergency services and disaster preparedness programs to include federally recognized tribes. The bill mandates the Department of Emergency Management to coordinate with tribes during emergencies, integrate tribal input into emergency response plans, and ensure preparedness for disasters affecting tribal communities. It also establishes an Emergency Management Equity Working Group to support at-risk populations, including tribes, and requires annual statewide emergency management assessments.
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