CT SB01016

Municipal chief executives may take necessary actions to mitigate major disasters or emergencies and preserve documents and evidence for future investigations.

Non-civil preparedness volunteers requested to aid in disasters must register with local authorities and receive workers' compensation benefits for death, disability, or injury, with claims determined under chapter 568.

Governor may enter into arrangements for temporary disaster housing units, assist political subdivisions in acquiring sites, and temporarily suspend or modify public health, safety, zoning, and transportation regulations for up to 60 days to provide temporary housing.

Governor may seize land, buildings, vehicles, medical supplies, food, and fuel during civil preparedness or public health emergencies; property owners receive just compensation through gubernatorial assessment or court determination by state referee.

Employees cannot be discharged for membership in civil preparedness organizations or eligibility for armed forces induction.