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Code services section policy for disaster assistance

  1. Assess damage to state buildings and to assist local governments when requested to assist in damage assessment and other activities related to building code. Advise the State Information Officer of the outcome of such assessments when called upon.

  2. Use Construction Codes and Licensing staff for disaster response team.

  3. Provide disaster preparedness information upon request.

  4. Provide guidelines to administer disaster responses to municipalities and building departments.

  5. Provide support staff at the request of municipalities for the inspection of structures.

  6. Maintain an updated list of Disaster Assistance Volunteers.

  7. Assist with Hazard Mitigation Plans upon request.

  8. Provide available supplies and equipment.

  9. Meet with industry building officials on a regular basis to review existing Disaster Preparedness Manual and make appropriate changes.

  10. Provide staff to report to the State Emergency Operations Center when requested by the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

  11. Provide a representative to serve on the Minnesota Recovers Task Force in order to provide guidance and technical support with inspections, building codes, and permitting when requested by the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

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