(A) When, in the judgment of the City Council, a state of emergency exists, it shall declare in writing and publicize the existence of the emergency.
(B) If circumstances prohibit the timely action of the City Council, the Mayor may declare a state of emergency provided that approval by a majority of the Council shall be sought and obtained at the first available opportunity.
(C) A local emergency may be declared for the following purposes:
(1) To implement specific temporary emergency measures that may be taken to protect life, property, or the environment.
(2) To request assistance from Washington County and/or the state, to include requesting a declaration of a "state of emergency" be made by the Governor.
(3) To request that the Governor ask for a presidential "declaration of a major disaster or emergency," which would initiate actions necessary for the city and its residents to receive federal disaster assistance.
(Ord. 2014-06-02, passed 6-10-2014)