Pursuant to the authority vested in me by Sections 23 and 24, Article III, Constitution of the State of Alaska, the responsibility for coordination of the activities of the principal offices and departments of the State in carrying out functions assigned under the Alaska Statutes, Title 44, Part 2, in response to a natural disaster, is hereby assigned to the Alaska Disaster Office, Department of Military Affairs.

For the purpose of this Order, "natural disaster" means any hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind driven water, seismic sea wave, earthquake, drought, fire, or other catastrophe in any part of the State, other than war caused, resulting in damage, casualties, or other harmful effects to the citizens of Alaska, their belongings, society, environment, or economy.

S/S WILLIAM A. EGAN
WILLIAM A. EGAN    
Governor of Alaska