For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EMERGENCY. An occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or man-made accidental, military, paramilitary, terrorism, weather-related, public health, explosion-related, riot-related cause, or technological failure or accident, including, but not limited to, a cyber incident, an explosion, a transportation accident, a radiological accident, or a chemical or other hazardous material incident.
STATE OF EMERGENCY. A finding and declaration, in accordance with the N.C. Emergency Management Act, that an emergency exists.
(Ord. 2003-07, passed 5-27-03; Am. Ord. 2020-01, passed 5-26-20)