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MS HB652
Bill
Status
3/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Tom Weathersby
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AI Summary
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Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) must establish a statewide planning and mapping system for public buildings to assist response agencies during terrorism or emergency situations, contingent on available funding
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The system must include floor plans, fire protection information, building evacuation plans, utility information, known hazards, and emergency contact information, with standards for software compatibility across participating agencies
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State agencies and political subdivisions must submit annual progress reports to MEMA by July 1 starting in 2014, with MEMA providing a summarized overview to the Legislature by October 1, 2017 and annually thereafter
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Participating entities must incorporate evacuation routes and strategies, alarm systems, shelter-in-place plans, and violence prevention training into the system
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MEMA must pursue federal funding and may accept gifts and grants to develop the system and distribute funds to participating state agencies and political subdivisions
Legislative Description
Public safety; require MEMA to establish statewide planning and mapping system.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2013