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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, Second Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1300
electromagnetic pulse preparedness; posting
Purpose
Requires the electromagnetic pulse (EMP) preparedness recommendations posted on the
Division of Emergency Management's (Division's) website to be posted in a visible and prominent
section on the home page of the website.
Background
The Division is within the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs and is
responsible for preparing for and coordinating emergency management activities that may be
required to reduce the impact of disaster on persons or property (A.R.S. § 26-305).
Current statute requires the Division to develop preparedness recommendations for the
public regarding the type and quantity of supplies, including food, water and medical supplies, that
each person in Arizona should possess in preparation for an EMP that might occur over the United
States. The Division must post the preparedness recommendations on the Division's website and
must update the preparedness recommendations at least every five years.
Electromagnetic pulse means a burst of electromagnetic energy occurring in the form of a
radiated electro magnetic field or conducted electrical current caused by a coronal mass ejection
from the sun, detonation of a nuclear bomb high in the earth's upper atmosphere or a man-made
electromechanical device (A.R.S. § 26-305.03).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Requires the EMP preparedness recommendations posted on the Division's website to be
posted in a visible and prominent section on the home page of the website.
2. Makes technical changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 5, 2024
ZD/SB/cs