For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DISASTER. Any natural, technological or other emergency that causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to result in the declaration of a state of emergency by the Town of Briny Breezes, Palm Beach County, the Governor of Florida or the President of the United States.
EMERGENCY. Any occurrence or threat thereof whether natural, technological or human-made, in war or in peace, which results or may result in substantial injury or harm to the health, safety or welfare of the town population, including visitors within the town's jurisdiction, or substantial damage to or loss of public or private property.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. The preparation for, the mitigation of, the response to, and/or the recovery from emergencies and disasters.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MANUAL. The document approved and adopted by the Town Council to guide activities in the town related to emergency management.
(Ord. 03-2020, passed 5-28-2020)