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4 Pa. Code § 6.53
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PENNSYLVANIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Code
TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION
PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
CHAPTER 6. ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES
SUBCHAPTER F. COMMONWEALTH CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT STEERING COMMIT
Date:
08/31/2009
Document:
§ 6.53. Responsibilities
(a) The Secretary of Administration is responsible for ensuring that comprehensive emergency preparedness/business continuity plans exist in all agencies to minimize any disruption of services and to support the continued mission of all Commonwealth agencies. The Secretary of Administration is responsible for reporting to the Governor and communicating to agencies on Commonwealth Continuity of Government Steering Committee policy direction and guidelines and serving as Secretary to the Executive Board for exceptional actions during emergencies. The Secretary of Administration shall provide direction and guidelines for human resource and information technology as part of an overall emergency preparedness, response and recovery plan.
(b) The Secretary of General Services is responsible for:
(1) Capitol Police preparation for and prevention of emergencies and coordination of emergency response in buildings under their jurisdiction.
(2) Central law enforcement reporting and monitoring during emergencies at Commonwealth facilities.
(3) Acquisition and maintenance of protective features in facilities owned or leased by the Department of General Services.
(4) Guidelines for protective features in facilities housing State operations not owned or leased by the Department of General Services.
(5) Guidelines for responding to bomb threats or other terroristic acts.
(6) Design specifications for new Commonwealth buildings and facilities.
(c) The Director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is responsible for:
(1) Providing consultation and assistance to all Commonwealth agencies on the development of agency specific annexes to the State Emergency Operations Plan.
(2) Assisting the Secretaries of Health and General Services with providing guidance and direction on agency emergency medical, evacuation or other types of emergency response plans.
(3) Coordinating emergency response for government and nongovernment entities for local, regional or Statewide emergencies.
(4) Developing, maintaining and promulgating the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Emergency Operations Plan and coordinating with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
(5) Directing the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center for State agency use.
(6) Assisting State agencies on recovery efforts after an emergency.
(7) Other articles pursuant to 35 Pa.C.S. (relating to health and safety).
(d) The Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police is responsible for:
(1) Statewide coordination of police activities.
(2) Response to emergencies at State facilities not under the jurisdiction of other police authorities.
(3) Statewide investigations and surveillance regarding emergencies.
(4) Coordination with Federal law enforcement officials and law enforcement officials from other states.
(5) Criminal background checks, and related activities associated with emergencies.
(6) Forensic laboratory services associated with emergencies.
(e) The Secretary of Health is responsible for:
(1) Public health leadership and direction during emergencies.
(2) Assisting State agencies with assessing vulnerability for public health threats and developing prevention strategies.
(3) Responding to inquiries and needs for assistance during potential public health emergencies.
(4) Assisting with response, investigation and recovery when a public health emergency has occurred that affects Commonwealth operations.
(f) The Director of Homeland Security is responsible for providing consultation and assistance to the Commonwealth on the development of internal agency emergency preparedness and response plans, consistent with the preparedness activities external to State government. Specific attention to the geographic considerations of emergency readiness and response to chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear and cyber attacks will be made available to ensure a comprehensive enterprise-wide plan. Guidance will also be provided on the level of preparedness and recovery in this Commonwealth's infrastructure including public utilities, transportation, communication, medical and other essential community services.
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