File #: Int 2021-2020    Version: * Name: Requiring OEM to utilize internal simulations and statistical modeling to assist in preparing emergency plans.
Type: Introduction Status: Filed (End of Session)
Committee: Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
On agenda: 7/28/2020
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the office of emergency management to utilize internal simulations and statistical modeling to assist in preparing emergency plans
Sponsors: Ben Kallos
Council Member Sponsors: 1
Summary: The bill would require the Office of Emergency Management to utilize internal simulations and statistical modeling to assist in the preparation of emergency plans.
Attachments: 1. Summary of Int. No. 2021, 2. Int. No. 2021, 3. July 28, 2020 - Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files, 4. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 7-28-20, 5. Minutes of the Stated Meeting - July 28, 2020

Int. No. 2021

 

By Council Member Kallos

 

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the office of emergency management to utilize internal simulations and statistical modeling to assist in preparing emergency plans

 

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

 

Section 1. Subdivision d of section 497 of the New York city charter, as added by vote of the electors on November 6, 2001, is amended to read as follows:

d. utilize internal simulations, statistical modeling, and other appropriate means to prepare plans for responding to emergency conditions and potential incidents, including but not limited to plans for the implementation of such emergency orders as may be approved by the mayor to protect public safety and facilitate the rapid response and mobilization of agencies and resources

§ 2. This local law takes effect immediately

 

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LS #14475

6/1/2020