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This bill requires the development of a statewide real-time emergency communications platform by the state division of emergency management. The platform will be a comprehensive digital system designed to facilitate rapid and efficient communication between various governmental agencies and first responders before, during, and after natural disasters or emergencies. The platform must include capabilities such as mapping, alerts, data tracking, and resource management, and must be interoperable with existing state and federal emergency management communication systems. The bill specifically mandates that the platform be accessible to emergency management personnel at state, regional, and local levels, and requires its integration into state and local emergency management plans. The bill provides an extensive list of entities that will be granted access to the platform, including state agencies like the Department of Public Safety, Commission on State Emergency Communications, municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions involved in disaster preparation and response. Agencies can use available funds to cover the costs of using the platform, and the division of emergency management may collaborate with other state agencies in its development and maintenance. The platform will be implemented 91 days after the end of the legislative session.

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