An Emergency Operation Plan shall be developed and maintained. As provided by State law, the plan shall follow the standards and criteria established by the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. When approved, it shall be the duty of all departments and agencies to perform the functions assigned by the plan and to maintain their portion of the plan in a current state of readiness at all times.
The Emergency Operation Plan shall be considered supplementary to this Article and have the effect of law during the time of a disaster.