Alabama Emergency Management Act of 1955 | MidpageAlabama Emergency Management Act of 1955
31-9-1Short Title.31-9-2Findings and Declarations of Necessity; Purpose of Article and Public Policy.31-9-3Definitions.31-9-4State Emergency Management Agency; Director of Emergency Management. (Amended by Act 2026-297)31-9-6Powers and Duties of Governor with Respect to Emergency Management.31-9-8Emergency Powers of Governor.31-9-9Powers and Duties of Local Emergency Management Organizations as to Mutual Aid Agreements.31-9-10Local Emergency Management Organizations; Emergency Powers of Political Subdivisions.31-9-11Powers, Immunities, Etc., of Employees of Political Subdivisions Rendering Outside Aid.31-9-12Reimbursement of Expenses of Operation of Mobile Support Units of Other States; Operation of Alabama Mobile Support Units in Other States.31-9-13Orders, Rules and Regulations of Governor - Effect; Distribution.31-9-14Orders, Rules, and Regulations of Governor - Enforcement.31-9-15Orders, Rules, and Regulations of Governor - Enforcement - Arrests Without Warrant.31-9-16Immunity of State, Etc., from Liability for Torts Resulting from Emergency Management Activities; Exemptions of Emergency Management Workers from License Requirements; Powers, Duties, Etc., of Emergency Management Workers.31-9-17Exemption from Tort Liability of Persons Granting License or Privilege for Use of Real Estate, Etc., for Shelters.31-9-18Governor, Etc., May Accept Services, Etc., from Federal Government, Private Persons, Etc.31-9-19Political Activities by Emergency Management Organizations.31-9-20Employment of Subversives by Emergency Management Organizations; Loyalty Oath.31-9-21Compensation Insurance for Emergency Management Workers and Trainees.31-9-22Penalties.31-9-23Article to Be Liberally Construed.31-9-24Regular and Emergency Appropriations; State Grants to Political Subdivisions.31-9-25Continued Operation of Business and Religious Entities During a State of Emergency; Alabama State House to Remain Open to Public While Legislature in Session.