§ 147.367 Services to victims of acts of mass destruction; Department of Justice

This rule lets Oregon's Department of Justice get ready to help people who are traumatized by large scale tragedies. This includes things like acts of war, terrorism, sabotage, or crimes that kill or injure many people or destroy a lot of property. The department can plan ahead, train staff, and organize efforts so they are ready to respond if something like this happens.

The rule also allows the department to actually step in and help provide services to people affected by these kinds of events. This means if a mass casualty event or major act of destruction happens in Oregon, the state's justice department has the authority to assist victims with support services, not just plan for it ahead of time.

For everyday people, this rule matters because it shows the state has a system in place to respond to major tragedies. If someone is hurt or traumatized by a large scale violent event, this rule is part of what allows the state to organize help and support for them.