(a) In performing his duties under this article the Mayor is authorized to cooperate with the State government, with other cities and counties and with private agencies in all matters pertaining to the emergency services of the Municipality and of the State.
(b) In performing his duties under this article and to effect its policy and purpose, the Mayor is further authorized and empowered:
(1) To make, amend and rescind the necessary orders, rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this article within the limits of the authority conferred upon him, with due consideration of the plans of the State government.
(2) To prepare a comprehensive plan and program for the emergency services of this Municipality such plan and program to be integrated into and coordinated with the emergency services plans of the State government, and of other cities and counties within the State to the fullest extent.
(3) In accordance with such plan and program for the emergency services of this Municipality to procure supplies and equipment, to institute training programs and public information programs, and to take all other preparatory steps including the partial or full mobilization of the emergency services organization in advance of actual disaster, to insure the furnishing of adequately trained and equipped forces of emergency services personnel in time of need.
(4) To make such studies and surveys of the industries, resource and facilities in this Municipality as may be necessary to ascertain the capabilities of the Municipality for emergency services and to plan for the mose efficient emergency use thereof.
(5) On behalf of this Municipality to enter into mutual aid arrangements with other cities and counties within this State and also, with the approval of the Governor of the State, with emergency services agencies or organizations of other states, for reciprocal emergency services aid and assistance in case of disaster too great to be dealt with unassisted.
(6) To delegate any administrative authority invested in him under this article and to provide for the subdelegation of any such authority.
(7) To cooperate with the Governor and the State Emergency Services Division of and with officials and agencies of other cities and counties within the State, in matters pertaining to the emergency services of the Municipality and State, including the direction or control of:
A. Blackouts and practice blackouts, air raid drills, mobilization of emergency services forces and other tests and exercises;
B. Warnings and signals for drills or attacks and the mechanical devices to be used in connection therewith;
C. Effective screening or extinguishing of all lights and lighting devices and appliances;
D. Shutting off water mains, gas mains, electric power connections and the suspension of all other utility services;
E. The conduct of civilians and the movement and cessation of movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic, during, prior and subsequent to drills or attack;
F. Public meetings or gatherings; and
G. The evacuation and reception of the civilian population.
(Ord. 4-10-58)