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C_3 <br />C3 <br />Increased state actions may be warranted for emergencies which involve <br />multi -jurisdictional hazards, when focal governments believe the <br />emergency is beyond the capabilities of local resources, or when the <br />Governor determines there is an overriding concern for the safety of the <br />public. For these situations, the Governor can designate the primary <br />responsibility for emergency response to the State by issuing and <br />Executive Order under the provisions of Section 25 2.36, Florida Statutes. <br />An example of an Executive Order will be coordinated with local <br />governments. Upon issuance of an Executive Order, the local <br />government wilt continue to coordinate the emergency response <br />operations of the local agencies. <br />3.4 FEQERAL GbVERN4V1EhlT ROLE <br />The role of the Federal Government in response to an emergency <br />involving the release of hazardous materials is to support local and state <br />emergency operations. Activation of the Federal Regional Response <br />Team (RRT) provides access to federal resources not available at the <br />State and local levels. An on -scene coordinator will be designated to <br />coordinate federal resources and support. <br />Indian River County Emergency Plan for Hazardous Materials Page 70 <br />