(a) Whenever necessary to meet an
or natural
or to prepare for such an
for which adequate regulations have not been adopted by the Governor or the City Council, the Mayor may by proclamation promulgate regulations, consistent with applicable federal or state law or regulation, respecting: the sounding of public alert and warning systems; the conduct of persons and use of property during emergencies; the repair, maintenance and safeguarding of essential public services; emergency health, fire and safety regulations; trial drills or practice periods required for preliminary training; and all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies.
(b) A local
may be declared only by the Mayor. It shall not be continued for a period in excess of three days except by or with consent of the City Council. Any order or proclamation declaring, continuing, or terminating a local emergency shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly by the City Clerk. A declaration of a local
shall invoke necessary portions of the response and recovery aspects of the emergency plan and may authorize aid and assistance thereunder.
(1958 Code, § 76.22) (Ord. 43, passed 7-20-1954; Ord. 65-50, passed 8-2-1965; Ord. 80-37, passed 8-4-1980; Ord. 2023-6, passed 3-20-2023)