A. Authorized; Content: A "local emergency declaration" may be declared by the Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners if the Chairperson finds a disaster has occurred or the occurrence or threat of a disaster is imminent in any area of the County in which County government response or recovery is required or assistance is required to supplement the response and recovery of any subdivision of the County. The local emergency declaration shall not be continued or renewed for a period in excess of thirty (30) days except by or with the consent of the Board of County Commissioners. All declarations or orders issued under this chapter shall include:
1. The nature of the "local emergency";
2. The area or areas being threatened;
3. The conditions creating such an emergency or those conditions allowing termination of the "local emergency";
4. The number or quantity of resources or assistance needed.
B. Filing: Any order or proclamation declaring, continuing or terminating a "local emergency" shall be filed promptly with the County Clerk.
C. Operations Plan: When the Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners or the Board of County Commissioners declares a disaster or emergency, the County's emergency response will operate as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan. (Ord. 04-14, 5-18-2004)