6 U.S.C. § 321a — Evacuation plans and exercises

Page 170 TITLE 6—DOMESTIC SECURITY § 321 ‘‘(c) Subsection (a) shall apply during the incident pe- riod of the emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020, pursuant to section 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act [Pub. L. 93–288] (42 U.S.C. 5121(b) [5191(b)]), and to any subsequent major declaration under section 401 of such Act [42 U.S.C. 5170] that supersedes such emer- gency declaration.’’ § 321. The National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center (a) Definition In this section, the term ‘‘National Infrastruc- ture Simulation and Analysis Center’’ means the National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center established under section 5195c(d) of title 42. (b) Authority (1) In general There is in the Department the National In- frastructure Simulation and Analysis Center which shall serve as a source of national ex- pertise to address critical infrastructure pro- tection and continuity through support for ac- tivities related to— (A) counterterrorism, threat assessment, and risk mitigation; and (B) a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster. (2) Infrastructure modeling (A) Particular support The support provided under paragraph (1) shall include modeling, simulation, and analysis of the systems and assets com- prising critical infrastructure, in order to enhance preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. (B) Relationship with other agencies Each Federal agency and department with critical infrastructure responsibilities under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7, or any successor to such directive, shall es- tablish a formal relationship, including an agreement regarding information sharing, between the elements of such agency or de- partment and the National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center, through the Department. (C) Purpose (i) In general The purpose of the relationship under subparagraph (B) shall be to permit each Federal agency and department described in subparagraph (B) to take full advantage of the capabilities of the National Infra- structure Simulation and Analysis Center (particularly vulnerability and con- sequence analysis), consistent with its work load capacity and priorities, for real- time response to reported and projected natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. (ii) Recipient of certain support Modeling, simulation, and analysis pro- vided under this subsection shall be pro- vided to relevant Federal agencies and de- partments, including Federal agencies and departments with critical infrastructure responsibilities under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7, or any successor to such directive. (Pub. L. 107–296, title V, § 511, as added Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, § 611(13), Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1406.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 321, Pub. L. 107–296, title V, § 510, as added Pub. L. 108–458, title VII, § 7303(d), Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3844, related to urban and other high risk area communications capabilities, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, § 611(5), Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1395. § 321a. Evacuation plans and exercises (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and subject to subsection (d), grants made to States or local or tribal governments by the De- partment through the State Homeland Security Grant Program or the Urban Area Security Ini- tiative may be used to— (1) establish programs for the development and maintenance of mass evacuation plans under subsection (b) in the event of a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster; (2) prepare for the execution of such plans, including the development of evacuation routes and the purchase and stockpiling of necessary supplies and shelters; and (3) conduct exercises of such plans. (b) Plan development In developing the mass evacuation plans au- thorized under subsection (a), each State, local, or tribal government shall, to the maximum ex- tent practicable— (1) establish incident command and decision making processes; (2) ensure that State, local, and tribal gov- ernment plans, including evacuation routes, are coordinated and integrated; (3) identify primary and alternative evacu- ation routes and methods to increase evacu- ation capabilities along such routes such as conversion of two-way traffic to one-way evac- uation routes; (4) identify evacuation transportation modes and capabilities, including the use of mass and public transit capabilities, and coordinating and integrating evacuation plans for all popu- lations including for those individuals located in hospitals, nursing homes, and other institu- tional living facilities; (5) develop procedures for informing the pub- lic of evacuation plans before and during an evacuation, including individuals— (A) with disabilities or other special needs, including the elderly; (B) with limited English proficiency; or (C) who might otherwise have difficulty in obtaining such information; and (6) identify shelter locations and capabili- ties. (c) Assistance (1) In general The Administrator may establish any guide- lines, standards, or requirements determined Page 171 TITLE 6—DOMESTIC SECURITY § 321c appropriate to administer this section and to ensure effective mass evacuation planning for State, local, and tribal areas. (2) Requested assistance The Administrator shall make assistance available upon request of a State, local, or tribal government to assist hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions that house indi- viduals with special needs to establish, main- tain, and exercise mass evacuation plans that are coordinated and integrated into the plans developed by that State, local, or tribal gov- ernment under this section. (d) Multipurpose funds Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude a State, local, or tribal government from using grant funds in a manner that en- hances preparedness for a natural or man-made disaster unrelated to an act of terrorism, if such use assists such government in building capa- bilities for terrorism preparedness. (Pub. L. 107–296, title V, § 512, as added Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, § 611(13), Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1407; amended Pub. L. 110–53, title I, § 102(b), Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 293.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2007—Subsec. (b)(5)(A). Pub. L. 110–53 inserted ‘‘, including the elderly’’ after ‘‘needs’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CHANGE OF NAME Any reference to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in title VI of Pub. L. 109–295 or an amendment by title VI to be considered to refer and apply to the Director of the Federal Emer- gency Management Agency until Mar. 31, 2007, see sec- tion 612(f)(2) of Pub. L. 109–295, set out as a note under section 313 of this title. § 321b. Disability Coordinator (a) In general After consultation with organizations rep- resenting individuals with disabilities, the Na- tional Council on Disabilities, and the Inter- agency Coordinating Council on Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities, established under Executive Order No. 13347, the Adminis- trator shall appoint a Disability Coordinator. The Disability Coordinator shall report directly to the Administrator, in order to ensure that the needs of individuals with disabilities are being properly addressed in emergency prepared- ness and disaster relief. (b) Responsibilities The Disability Coordinator shall be respon- sible for— (1) providing guidance and coordination on matters related to individuals with disabilities in emergency planning requirements and relief efforts in the event of a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster; (2) interacting with the staff of the Agency, the National Council on Disabilities, the Interagency Coordinating Council on Pre- paredness and Individuals with Disabilities es- tablished under Executive Order No. 13347, other agencies of the Federal Government, and State, local, and tribal government authori- ties regarding the needs of individuals with disabilities in emergency planning require- ments and relief efforts in the event of a nat- ural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man- made disaster; (3) consulting with organizations that rep- resent the interests and rights of individuals with disabilities about the needs of individuals with disabilities in emergency planning re- quirements and relief efforts in the event of a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster; (4) ensuring the coordination and dissemina- tion of best practices and model evacuation plans for individuals with disabilities; (5) ensuring the development of training ma- terials and a curriculum for training of emer- gency response providers, State, local, and tribal government officials, and others on the needs of individuals with disabilities; (6) promoting the accessibility of telephone hotlines and websites regarding emergency preparedness, evacuations, and disaster relief; (7) working to ensure that video program- ming distributors, including broadcasters, cable operators, and satellite television serv- ices, make emergency information accessible to individuals with hearing and vision disabil- ities; (8) ensuring the availability of accessible transportation options for individuals with disabilities in the event of an evacuation; (9) providing guidance and implementing policies to ensure that the rights and wishes of individuals with disabilities regarding post- evacuation residency and relocation are re- spected; (10) ensuring that meeting the needs of indi- viduals with disabilities are included in the components of the national preparedness sys- tem established under section 744 of this title; and (11) any other duties as assigned by the Ad- ministrator. (Pub. L. 107–296, title V, § 513, as added Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, § 611(13), Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1408.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Executive Order No. 13347, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b)(2), is set out as a note under section 314 of this title. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CHANGE OF NAME Any reference to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in title VI of Pub. L. 109–295 or an amendment by title VI to be considered to refer and apply to the Director of the Federal Emer- gency Management Agency until Mar. 31, 2007, see sec- tion 612(f)(2) of Pub. L. 109–295, set out as a note under section 313 of this title. § 321c. Department and Agency officials (a) Deputy Administrators The President may appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, not more than