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BRAZOS COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS OUTLINES
General
The Brazos County Civil Defense Office established under the author-
ity of the cities of Bryan, College Station and Brazos county in accordance
with local city ordinances, county court orders and the Texas Disaster Act
of 1973 (Senate Bill No. 786) has the responsibility of emergency planning
and implementation of emergency actions to cope with emergencies threatening
life and property in Brazos county, the cities of Bryan and College Station.
The Civil Defense Council consisting of the mayors of Bryan and
College Station and the county judge9known as the Brazos county Civil
Defense Councillforms the governing body of the Brazos County Civil
Defense office. Civil Defense directors can be appointed by the local
political subdivisions chief executives to carry out emergency planning
and operations.
Scope of Operations
The Brazos County Civil Defense Office under the authority and direction
of the Brazos County Civil Defense Council has the following duties:
1. Emergency planning with all local government heads and departments
to cope with any local emergency or disaster.
2. Establishing and maintaining a local warning system for national
or local emergencies.
3. Establishing a local tornado warning system.
4. Comply with local, state and federal laws, and /or guidelines for
maintaining a strong capability for coping with any national
emergency or natural disaster.
5. Education of general public concerning warnings, procedures, and
emergency actions during emergency situations.
6. Planning and carrying out disaster relief operations as directed.
7. Recommend for implementation mutual aid agreements between local
government agencies and departments for coping with local or
national disasters or emergencies.
References:
Texas Disaster Act, 1973 (Senate Bill 786).
Brazos County Court Order, April 13, 1959, Vol. 1, p. 243.
City of Bryan Ordinance, July 12, 1959.
City of College Station Ordinance, September 25, 1961.
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