(A) Authority. In accordance with federal and state enactments of law, the City of Crossville and Cumberland County Emergency Management Organization is hereby authorized to assist the regular government of the county and governments of all political subdivisions therein, as may be necessary due to enemy caused emergency or natural disasters, including, but not limited to, storms, floods, fires, explosions, tornadoes, hurricanes, drought or peace-time human-made disasters, which might occur affecting the lives, health, safety, welfare and property of the citizens of Cumberland County. The City of Crossville and Cumberland County Emergency Management Organization is hereby authorized to perform duties and functions as may be necessary on account of the disasters. The Cumberland County Emergency Management Organization is hereby designated the official agency to assist regular forces in time of emergencies.
(B) Responsibilities. The City of Crossville and Cumberland County Emergency Management Organization shall be responsible for preparation and readiness against enemy caused and natural emergencies arising in Cumberland County, to establish and coordinate emergency plans, forces, means and resources, and is hereby designated the official agency to establish emergency plans.
(1989 Code, § 2-203)