1. (a) The state level EOC shall be activated and SEMS used as described in SEMS Organizational Levels and Functions (§ 2403) when any of the following conditions exists:

   1. (1) A regional level EOC is activated.
   2. (2) Upon the governor's proclamation of a state of emergency.
   3. (3) Upon the governor's proclamation of an earthquake or volcanic prediction.
2. (b) The lead agency for establishment of the state level EOC shall be Cal OES.
3. (c) When the state level EOC is activated, communications and coordination shall be established with the regional level EOC(s), state level department operations centers, and federal emergency response agencies. Coordination of fire and law enforcement resources shall be accomplished through their respective mutual aid systems.
4. (d) The state level shall use multi-agency or inter-agency coordination to facilitate decisions for overall state level emergency response activities.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8585 and 8607(a). Reference: Sections 8585, 8607(a) and 8558(b), Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-3-94; operative 9-2-94 (Register 94, No. 31).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) and Note filed 5-12-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 20).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) filed 5-5-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 19).