As used in this Article:
(1) "Certified disaster service volunteer" means a person who has completed the necessary training for and been certified as a disaster service specialist by the American National Red Cross.
(2) "Disaster" means a disaster designated at Level III or higher in the American National Red Cross Regulations and Procedures.
(3) "State agency" means and includes all departments, institutions, commissions, committees, boards, divisions, bureaus, officers, and officials of the State, including those within the legislative and judicial branches of State government.