Document Citation: Cal Gov Code § 8596

Header:
CALIFORNIA CODES ANNOTATED
GOVERNMENT CODE
Title 2. Government of the State of California
Division 1. General
Chapter 7. California Emergency Services Act
Article 7. Other State Agencies

Date:
03/20/2014

Document:
§ 8596. Assistance and cooperation of state agencies and employees; Assistance to evacuees; Disposal of debris on private property

(a) Each department, division, bureau, board, commission, officer, and employee of this state shall render all pos-sible assistance to the Governor and to the Director of Emergency Services in carrying out this chapter.

(b) In providing that assistance, state agencies shall cooperate to the fullest possible extent with each other and with political subdivisions, relief agencies, and the American National Red Cross, but nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit or in any way affect the responsibilities of the American National Red Cross under the fed-eral act approved January 5, 1905 (33 Stat. 599), as amended.

(c) Entities providing disaster-related services and assistance shall strive to ensure that all victims receive the as-sistance that they need and for which they are eligible. Public employees shall assist evacuees and other individuals in securing disaster-related assistance and services without eliciting any information or document that is not strictly necessary to determine eligibility under state and federal laws. Nothing in this subdivision shall prevent public em-ployees from taking reasonable steps to protect the health or safety of evacuees and other individuals during an emergency.

(d) State personnel, equipment, and facilities may be used to clear and dispose of debris on private property only after the Governor finds: (1) that the use is for a state purpose; (2) that the use is in the public interest, serving the general welfare of the state; and (3) that the personnel, equipment, and facilities are already in the emergency area.