Okla. Stat. tit. 27A, § 27A-4-1-101: Short title - Purpose

A. This article shall be known and may be cited as the

"Oklahoma Emergency Response Act".

B. The purpose of the Oklahoma Emergency Response Act is to:

1. Provide a rapid, coordinated and effective network for

response to dangerous substances incidents or events necessary to

protect the public health and safety and the environment of this

state, and to preserve property;

2. Provide direction and information to responders for the

management of dangerous substances incidents or events;

3. Reduce duplication of effort between local, county and state

entities; and

4. Organize, prepare and coordinate all state available

manpower, materials, supplies, equipment, facilities and services

necessary for dangerous substances response.