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Show disaster response and recovery activities following a disaster. These plans should be prepared ahead of time allowing counties, cities and towns to coordinate efforts and define responsibilities. Decisions regarding leadership should be made and the process for the activation of response activities should be outlined. The Division of Comprehensive Emergency Management has the statewide responsibility of planning for, responding to, recovering from and mitigating emergencies. This agency has developed statewide plans for disaster response, and it can assist local entities prepare response plans for emergency situations. Recommendation: Local communities should develop disaster response plans with the assistance of the Division of Comprehensive Emergency Management. • 13- 7 |