As used in this article, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed.
ACT. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, as from time to time amended.
DISASTER. An occurrence or threat of widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property from any natural or technological cause, including, but not limited to, fire, flood, earthquake,
tornado, wind, storm, hazardous materials spill or other water contamination requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage, epidemic, blight, air contamination, extended periods of severe and inclement weather, drought, infestation, critical shortages of essential fuels and energy, riot, explosion or hostile military or paramilitary action or an act of terrorism.
DISASTER TRAINING EXERCISE. A planned event designed specifically to simulate an actual disaster which will provide emergency operations training for emergency response personnel.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. The efforts of the municipality to develop, plan, analyze, conduct, provide, implement and maintain programs for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CO-ORDINATOR. The Emergency Management Coordinator of the Emergency Management Agency appointed as provided by this article.
EMERGENCY OPERATING PLAN. The written plan of the municipality describing the organization, mission and functions of the government and supporting services for responding to and recovering from disasters.
EMERGENCY SERVICES. The coordination of such functions by the municipality, other than functions for which military forces are primarily responsible, as may be necessary or proper to prevent, minimize, repair and alleviate injury and damage resulting from any natural or technological causes. These functions include, but are not limited to, firefighting services, police services, medical and health services, rescue, engineering, warning services, communications, radiological, chemical and other special weapons defense, evacuation of persons from stricken or threatened areas, emergency assigned functions of plant protection, temporary restoration of public utility services and other functions related to civilian protection, together with all other activities necessary or incidental to protecting life and property.
MOBILE SUPPORT TEAM. The utilization of personnel to be dispatched by the governor or, if he or she so authorizes, by the Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to supplement the state and political subdivisions for emergency management programs in response to a disaster.
MUNICIPALITY. Any city, village or incorporated town.
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. The County of DuPage or any municipality with whom the village has a signed mutual aid agreement.
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER. The Mayor of the village or, in his or her absence or disability, the interim successor pursuant to § 2-7-18 of the Village of Carol Stream Code of Ordinances.
VILLAGE OF CAROL STREAM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. The agency established by this act within the village municipal government responsible for implementation and coordination of the overall emergency management program of the village and with private organizations, other local political subdivisions, taxing districts, the state and federal governments under the direction of the Emergency Management Coordinator as appointed by this article.
VOLUNTEER. Any individual, group, corporation, agency or other entity contributing service, equipment or facilities to the Village Emergency Management Agency without remuneration.
(Ord. 2008-11-64, passed 11-17-2008)