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used in this Chapter, unless the context indicates a different intent: (a) Department or agency means any office, officer, official,
department, board, commission, institution, bureau, agency, division or
unit of the government of Guam, including those within the legislative and judicial branches of the government of Guam.

(b) Disaster means a local disaster designated at level 1 or higher in the American National Red Cross Regulations and Procedures, or a national disaster at level III or higher in the American National Red Cross Regulations.

(c) Certified disaster service volunteer or volunteer means any person who has completed the necessary training for and has been certified as a disaster service specialist by the American Red Cross, the Guam Office of Homeland Security or Office of Civil Defense.

(d) Registered Organization means a non-governmental organization, or a faith-based organization, that has been recognized by the Guam Office of Homeland Security or Office of Civil Defense as possessing the abilities to provide certain forms of assistance following a declared disaster, or in response to an immediate humanitarian need.