A. Authority
Authority for this plan and specific actions is the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Services Code 35 Pa CS Sections 7101-7707 and the Counter terrorism Planning, Preparedness and Response Act (Act 2002-227).

B. References
1. Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 5 (HSPD-5).
2. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Services Code 35 Pa. C.S. Section 
    7107-7707, as amended.
3. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, "Commonwealth of  
    Pennsylvania Multi-Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment," July, 2000.
4. Butler County, Emergency Operations Plan, as amended.
5. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Emergency Operations Plan, as amended.
6. Counter Terrorism Planning, Preparedness and Response Act (Act 2002-227).