In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Court” means a court of competent jurisdiction of the State, whether or not a court of record. “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. “Person suffering injury or damage” means a person who, during the emergency period to which this subtitle is applicable: suffers serious personal injury; suffers extensive damage to property owned by the person; or has an immediate family member who: dies; suffers serious personal injury; or suffers extensive damage to property owned by the family member.