What does the governor's authorized representative GAR do?

Major Duties:

The GAR is designated in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)/State Agreement after the President declares a major disaster under the provisions of the Stafford Act.

The GAR provides executive oversight and direction of the disaster or emergency response and recovery on behalf of the Governor. The GAR executes all the necessary documents on behalf of the State. Each State's GAR will respond to the desires of the Governor.