Local Authorities & Continuity Of Government
Martial Law would be the order of the day but it would include local governments and influential/powerful people as well. Everyone who is useful in command & control (such as media personalities) or distribution & salvage (local labor leaders) would be pressed "into the fold."
Also, remember that most local governments have already been "briefed" and "trained" on their roles in COG (for a variety of disasters). Local Police, Fireman (volunteer and paid), and Government Officials have SIGNIFICANT ROLES TO PLAY IN COG. The vast majority of COG plans also include Reserve units (if available) and local agencies such as Farmer's Granges, Hospitals, Churches and Schools to help maintain control and distribute resources in an emergency.
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