Code of Virginia Authority
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Authority given to VDEM under the Code of Virginia
- Declare State of Emergency*
- Control and Regulate Resources*
- Direct Mandatory Evacuation
- Commit State Resources
- Expend ‘Sum Sufficient’ Monies
- Suspend Normal Procurement Procedures*
- Request Federal Assistance
- Pre-Delegation of Authority
- All Actions Necessary for Protection of Public
Links to Relevant Code Sections
Virginia Emergency & Disaster Services Laws
Title 44-146.13 – 44-146.40: Code of Virginia