In the event that it is deemed necessary to declare the existence of an emergency/disaster without delay, the Mayor, or if the Mayor is unavailable, the Vice Mayor, may declare an emergency/disaster. The declaration shall be made when it is determined that a natural or manmade emergency/disaster has occurred or that the occurrence or threat of one is imminent and requires immediate expeditious action.
(`83 Code, § 1-201) (Ord. 2001-21, passed 10-8-01)
(A) EMERGENCY shall mean the occurrence, or threat thereof, whether accidental, natural or caused by man, in war or peace, which results or may result in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property.
(B) Following declaration of a local emergency/disaster, the declaration shall continue until the Mayor, or if the Mayor is unavailable, the Vice Mayor, finds that the threat or danger of emergency/disaster no longer exists or until an emergency meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen takes place at which the declaration of the local emergency/disaster is terminated by proclamation.
(`83 Code, § 1-204) (Ord. 2001-21, passed 10-8-01)
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