Virginia SB481 enhances emergency services and disaster preparedness by including federally recognized tribes.
Virginia SB481 revises emergency services and disaster preparedness programs to include federally recognized tribes. The bill tasks the Department of Emergency Management with coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, and federally recognized tribes involved in search and rescue. It also mandates the development of emergency response plans for individuals with household pets and service animals. The Department must consult with the Board of Education and the State Council of Higher Education to develop model plans for schools and higher education institutions.
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