# RCW 38.52.005: RCW 38.52.005: State military department to administer emergency management program—Local organizations authorized to change name

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S005

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 38.52.005
- **Heading:** RCW 38.52.005: State military department to administer emergency management program—Local organizations authorized to change name
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 38 / Chapter 52 / Section 005

## Text

The department shall administer the comprehensive emergency management program of the state of Washington as provided for in this chapter. All local organizations, organized and performing emergency management functions pursuant to RCW 38.52.070 , may change their name and be called the . . . . . . department/division of emergency management.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 38.52.005 RCW 38.52.005: State military department to administer emergency management program—Local organizations authorized to change name.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S005.md)
- [RCW 38.52.010 RCW 38.52.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S010.md)
- [RCW 38.52.020 RCW 38.52.020: Declaration of policy and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S020.md)
- [RCW 38.52.030 RCW 38.52.030: Director—Comprehensive emergency management plan—Statewide 911 emergency communications network—State coordinator of search and rescue operations—State program for emergency assistance—State public infrastructure assistance program—State coordinator for radioactive and hazardous waste emergency response programs—Interagency coordination and prioritization of continuity of operations planning—Catastrophic incidents, program to provide information and education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S030.md)
- [RCW 38.52.037 RCW 38.52.037: Comprehensive state mine rescue plan—Submittal to legislature.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S037.md)
- [RCW 38.52.040 RCW 38.52.040: Emergency management council—Members—Ad hoc committees—Rules review—Function as state emergency response commission—Cybersecurity advisory committee—Intrastate mutual aid committee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S040.md)
- [RCW 38.52.050 RCW 38.52.050: Governor's general powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S050.md)
- [RCW 38.52.070 RCW 38.52.070: Local organizations and joint local organizations authorized—Establishment, operation—Emergency powers, procedures—Communication plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S070.md)
- [RCW 38.52.073 RCW 38.52.073: Communication plan status report—Life safety information communication report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S073.md)
- [RCW 38.52.080 RCW 38.52.080: Outside aid—Rights and liabilities—Claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S080.md)
- [RCW 38.52.091 RCW 38.52.091: Mutual aid and interlocal agreements—Requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S091.md)
- [RCW 38.52.100 RCW 38.52.100: Appropriations—Acceptance of funds, services, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S100.md)
- [RCW 38.52.105 RCW 38.52.105: Disaster response account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S105.md)
- [RCW 38.52.107 RCW 38.52.107: State hazard mitigation revolving loan account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T38_C52_S107.md)

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