(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Court” means a court of competent jurisdiction of the State, whether or not a court of record.
(c) “Person in emergency management service” means a person who, during the emergency period to which this subtitle is applicable, is a member of or works for the Department or a local emergency management organization.
(d) “Person suffering injury or damage” means a person who, during the emergency period to which this subtitle is applicable:
(1) suffers serious personal injury;
(2) suffers extensive damage to property owned by the person; or
(3) has an immediate family member who:
(i) dies;
(ii) suffers serious personal injury; or
(iii) suffers extensive damage to property owned by the family member.