CT SB00970

Each town or city in Connecticut must establish a local civil preparedness organization and submit a current emergency operations plan to the commissioner by January 1, 2017, and biennially thereafter to remain eligible for state or federal benefits.

Shoreline towns and cities must include provisions addressing emergencies caused by existing liquefied natural gas terminals on Long Island Sound and submit such plans to the joint standing committee on public safety and security for approval.

The joint standing committee must hold a public hearing within 30 days of receiving a shoreline plan and conduct a roll-call vote within 5 days to approve or reject it, then forward the plan and voting record to the General Assembly.

Plans submitted on or after January 1, 2025, must include a domestic terrorism prevention strategy described in a domestic terrorism prevention plan annex, according to standards established by the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

Towns and cities should consider including provisions for nonmilitary evacuation and temporary sheltering of livestock, horses, pets, service animals, and animals trained to assist first responders.