Role of the Department
During any major emergency or disaster, the department may
be required to provide assistance both on and off the right of way.
Disaster emergency services provided to the public by the department should
be in accordance with the State Emergency Management Plan. Each
district must develop and distribute standard operating procedures
for emergency preparation, response and recovery. All employees
must be trained in the standard operating procedures including basic
National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.