A proclamation declaring a local emergency/disaster will activate the emergency/disaster plan applicable to the specific incident and will be the authority for use or distribution of any supplies, equipment, materials or facilities assembled or arranged to be made available pursuant to such plans. Upon the declaration of a local emergency/disaster pursuant to this chapter, emergency ordinances issued by the officials of this jurisdiction will be in effect during the period of such emergency/disaster to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
(`83 Code, § 1-205) (Ord. 2001-21, passed 10-8-01)