Primer
Emergency Legal Preparedness and Response
Emergency Legal Preparedness – Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria
September 8, 2017
Overview
This Primer provides a snapshot of emergency declarations related to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and what they authorize, covering:
» Impacts of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria
» Federal Declared Emergencies
» State Emergency Responses
» Emergency Legal Preparedness Issues
» Recommended Resources
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria have caused massive damage and displaced tens of thousands of people. Federal and state emergency declarations have been made to accelerate relief and recovery efforts through deployment of on-the ground personnel, supplies and health care to help those affected. This Primer provides a snapshot of current emergency declarations and what they authorize.
