Sec. 418.054.  DISASTER RESPONSE GUIDE.  (a)  The division shall develop a model guide for local officials regarding disaster response and recovery.  The guide must provide a comprehensive approach to disaster recovery by local officials and include information on:
(1)  contracting for debris removal;
(2)  obtaining federal disaster funding;
(3)  coordinating the availability and construction of short-term and long-term housing; and
(4)  obtaining assistance from local, state, and federal volunteer organizations.
(b)  The division, in coordination with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, shall provide training based on the disaster response guide as a part of the emergency management training course provided under Section 418.005.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 946 (S.B. 6), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.