In the event of an existing or threatened state of emergency endangering the lives, safety, health, and welfare of the people within the town, or threatening damage to or destruction of property, the Mayor is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a public proclamation declaring to all persons the existence of such a state of emergency, and in order more effectively to protect the lives and property of people within the town, to place into effect any or all of the restrictions hereinafter authorized.
(2013 Code, § 6-2)