d. Local government.
The first line of defense against emergencies—and the entity primarilyresponsible for emergency response—is the local government.
The local government receive most of their money from Real Estate Property Tax and Personal Property Tax.
Real Estate Property are properties that are immovable. This includes land, building, and all improvements (fixtures) that cannot be removed without damage to the property.
Real Estate Property Tax is levied on homes, farms, business properties, and most other real property.
