(1) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall update its statewide emergency plan as necessary to prepare for or respond to wildfire emergencies on an area-wide or statewide basis. The plan developed by the department to prepare for or respond to wildfire emergencies shall include, but need not be limited to, wildfire risk mitigation efforts and evacuation planning.\n(2) The department shall coordinate with cities, counties, adult foster homes, health care facilities and residential facilities, the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority to establish local or private procedures to prepare for emergencies related to wildfire and ensure that local efforts to prevent, respond to or recover from an emergency caused by wildfire are conducted in a manner consistent with the plan developed by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to prepare for or respond to wildfire emergencies. The coordinated activities may include, but need not be limited to, providing training, carrying out exercises and promoting community education. [2021 c.592 §17]\nNote:\n401.851 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS viding training, carrying out exercises and promoting community education. [2021 c.592 §17]\nNote:\n401.851 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 401 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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