# RCW 38.52.110: RCW 38.52.110: Use of existing services and facilities—Impressment of citizenry—First informer broadcasters > Washington · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T51_C52_S110 ## Section - **Citation:** RCW 38.52.110 - **Heading:** RCW 38.52.110: Use of existing services and facilities—Impressment of citizenry—First informer broadcasters - **Jurisdiction:** Washington - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Washington Code / Title 51 / Chapter 52 / Section 110 ## Text (1) In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the governor and the executive heads of the political subdivisions of the state are directed to utilize the services, equipment, supplies, and facilities of existing departments, offices, and agencies of the state, political subdivisions, and all other municipal corporations thereof including but not limited to districts and quasi municipal corporations organized under the laws of the state of Washington to the maximum extent practicable, and the officers and personnel of all such departments, offices, and agencies are directed to cooperate with and extend such services and facilities to the governor and to the emergency management organizations of the state upon request notwithstanding any other provision of law. (2) The governor, the chief executive of counties, cities and towns and the emergency management directors of local political subdivisions appointed in accordance with this chapter, in the event of a disaster, after proclamation by the governor of the existence of such disaster, shall have the power to command the service and equipment of as many citizens as considered necessary in the light of the disaster proclaimed: PROVIDED, That citizens so commandeered shall be entitled during the period of such service to all privileges, benefits and immunities as are provided by this chapter and federal and state emergency management regulations for registered emergency workers. (3) A vehicle, fuel, food, water, or other essential materials brought into an area affected by an emergency or disaster by a first informer broadcaster may not be seized or confiscated, except as otherwise authorized by law. ## Nearby sections - [RCW 38.52.010 RCW 38.52.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T51_C52_S010.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_T51_C52_S030.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_T51_C52_S040.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_T51_C52_S070.md) - [RCW 38.52.080 RCW 38.52.080: Outside aid—Rights and liabilities—Claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T51_C52_S080.md) - [RCW 38.52.110 RCW 38.52.110: Use of existing services and facilities—Impressment of citizenry—First informer broadcasters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T51_C52_S110.md) - [RCW 38.52.115 RCW 38.52.115: Liability of federal, state, and local agencies, and employees—Facilitation of access of first informer broadcaster.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T51_C52_S115.md) - [RCW 38.52.150 RCW 38.52.150: Orders, rules, regulations—Enforcement—Availability—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T51_C52_S150.md) - [RCW 38.52.160 RCW 38.52.160: Matching funds from political subdivision may be required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T51_C52_S160.md) - [RCW 51.52.020 RCW 51.52.020: Board—Rule-making power.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T51_C52_S020.md) - [RCW 51.52.050 RCW 51.52.050: Service of departmental action—Demand for repayment—Orders amending benefits—Reconsideration or appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T51_C52_S050.md) - [RCW 51.52.060 RCW 51.52.060: Notice of appeal—Time—Cross-appeal—Departmental options.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T51_C52_S060.md) - [RCW 51.52.063 RCW 51.52.063: After notice of appeal—Contact with medical providers restricted—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T51_C52_S063.md) - [RCW 51.52.075 RCW 51.52.075: Appeal from order terminating provider's authority to provide services—Department petition for order immediately suspending provider's eligibility to participate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T51_C52_S075.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T51_C52_S110. 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