(a) There is established in the department the Alaska division of homeland security and emergency management, possessing the powers and duties as set out in this section and as delegated by the adjutant general of the department.
Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 26.20.025
attack: means the use of weapons, explosives, chemicals, biological or biochemical agents, or other instruments with the potential for major force or impact, with apparent intent to inflict widespread or severe injury to persons or property. See Alaska Statutes 26.20.200
civil defense: means the protection and defense of the civilian population by the organized efforts of the residents of the state other than those in the military service, and includes without limitation, fire fighting, policing, rescue, air raid warning, security, communications, medical service, vaccination and other actions to protect public health, transportation, evacuation of persons, welfare aid, guard duty, anti-espionage and anti-sabotage service, construction of temporary housing and bomb proof shelters, any other service necessary for the protection of and aid to the public not normally furnished by the military services, and training, preparation, travel, and other activities necessary for the provision of the services described in this paragraph. See Alaska Statutes 26.20.200
homeland security: means the detection, prevention, preemption, and deterrence of, protection from, and response to attacks targeted at territory, population, or infrastructure in this state. See Alaska Statutes 26.20.200
state: means the State of Alaska unless applied to the different parts of the United States and in the latter case it includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(b) The Alaska division of homeland security and emergency management, with the concurrence and approval of the adjutant general of the department, shall prepare and maintain a state homeland security plan and keep it current. The plan may include provisions for
(1) investigation and assessment of attack threats to persons, facilities, systems, infrastructure, and other property in this state;(2) identification of geographical areas, municipalities, facilities, systems, infrastructure, or other property or persons especially vulnerable to an attack;(3) prioritization of measures to protect persons, facilities, systems, infrastructure, and other property in the state from attack;(4) organization of personnel, including chains of command, and other resources;(5) coordination and deployment of personnel, including the organized militia, state and local agency personnel, and authorized volunteers, and other resources to protect persons, facilities, systems, infrastructure, and other property in the state from attack or to respond to an attack;(6) assistance to local officials and private agencies in designing local and private security plans;(7) coordination of federal, state, local, and private agencies’ homeland security activities;(8) coordination of the state homeland security plan with the state emergency plan and with the homeland security and disaster plans of the federal government;(9) other planning, prevention, preparedness, response, and mitigation measures designed to eliminate or reduce the threat or effect of an attack; and(10) other actions necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.(c) With the concurrence and approval of the adjutant general of the department, the Alaska division of homeland security and emergency management shall
(1) develop, coordinate, and maintain a prioritized list of critical infrastructure in the state;(2) determine requirements of the state and its political subdivisions for food, medicine, clothing, and other necessities in the event of an attack;(3) procure and pre-position personnel, supplies, medicines, materials, and equipment;(4) plan and make arrangements for the availability and use of private facilities, services, and property and, if necessary and used, provide for payment for use under terms and conditions agreed upon by the state and the other parties or as provided under Alaska Stat. § 26.20.045;(5) establish a register of persons with types of training and skills important in homeland security and emergency response functions;(6) prepare, for issuance or adoption by the governor, orders, proclamations, and regulations as necessary or appropriate in coping with attacks;(7) cooperate with the federal government and public or private agencies or entities in achieving the purposes of this chapter and in implementing programs for homeland security, civil defense, and attack prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation;(8) do other things necessary or proper for the implementation of this chapter.(d) The division has the additional powers and duties set out in Alaska Stat. § 26.23.040.
