(A) As a result of its geographic location, topography, air traffic systems, and growing community, the town can assume itself vulnerable to the following types of natural and human-made disasters:
(1) Tornadoes;
(2) Flooding;
(3) Ice and/or snow;
(4) High winds and/or hurricanes;
(5) Earthquakes;
(6) Highway accidents;
(7) Hazardous materials and transportation accidents;
(8) Utilities problems:
(a) Water contamination; and/or
(b) Power loss.
(9) Nuclear accidents:
(a) Warfare; and/or
(b) Power and other commercial.
(10) Chemical spills:
(a) Farm supplies;
(b) Water treatment plant; and/or
(c) Light industry.
(11) Major fires:
(a) Commercial area (old buildings); and/or
(b) Bulk storage (flammable liquids).
(12) Bomb threats;
(13) Civil disturbances; and
(14) Others.
(B) In the event of any of the above disasters occurring in the town or surrounding areas, the town can expect to face the need for restoring order, repairing the town’s infrastructure, major cleanup, and assisting with the provisions of shelter and food for a large number of evacuees or casualties. The town can be isolated for an extended period of time in the event of a nuclear accident or attack. Parts or all of the town can be isolated for several days as a result of disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and major fires or explosions.
(Ord. passed - -1998)