For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EMERGENCY. The actual or threatened existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within this city caused by such conditions as air pollution, fire, flood, storm, epidemic, riot or earthquake or other conditions, including conditions resulting from war or imminent threat of war, which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of this city, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat.
('61 Code, § 8.2) (Ord. 588, passed - - )