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"%. � <br /> Page 4 <br /> authority for the management of the scene of a medical emergency <br /> shall be vested in the appropriate public safety agency having <br /> primary investigative authority. The scene of a medical emer- <br /> gency shall be managed in a manner designed to minimize the risk <br /> of death or health impairment to the patient and to other persons <br /> who may be exposed to the risks as a result of the emergency <br /> condition, and priority shall be placed upon the interests of <br /> these persons exposed to the more serious and immediate risks <br /> to life and health. Public safety officials shall consult <br /> emergency medical services personnel or other authoritative health <br /> care professionals at the scene in determination of relevant risks. <br /> D. California Penal Code <br /> 4O9.5(a) Whenever a menace to the public health or safety is created <br /> by a calamity such as flood, storm, fire, earthquake, explosion, <br /> accident or other disaster, officers of the California Highway <br /> Patrol, California State Police, Police Der.artments or Sheriff's <br /> Office anyofficer or employee of e r m t r <br /> p the De;;�_t en,, of Forestry <br /> designated a peace officer by Subdivision (f) of Section 8370.3, <br /> and way officer or employee of the Department of Parks and Re- <br /> creation designated a peace officer by Subdivision (i) of Section <br /> 83D.3, may close the area where the menace exists for the duration <br /> thereof by meals of ropes, markers or guards to any and all persons <br /> not authorized by such officer to enter or remain within the closed <br /> area. <br /> (b) Officers of the California Highway Patrol, California State <br /> Police, Police Departments, or Sheriff's Office or officers of <br /> the Department of Forestry designated as peace officers by Sub- <br /> division (f) of Section 830.3 may close the immediate area <br />