Section 14973 Of Chapter 11. Emergencies From California Government Code >> Division 3. >> Title 2. >> Part 5.5. >> Chapter 11.

. The Director of Finance shall forthwith determine if a state emergency exists, and if money is available in any appropriation or emergency fund for the work and remedial measures. Upon an affirmative finding upon these matters he shall allocate to the Department of General Services such amount as in his opinion will be required to meet the emergency.