(a) The intent and purpose of this chapter is to establish an emergency management program that will ensure the complete and efficient utilization of all of the city’s personnel, facilities, and equipment to combat a disaster as defined in this chapter.
(b) This chapter will not relieve any city department or office of the legal responsibilities or authority delegated to it by statute, ordinance, or the city charter.
(c) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to interfere with the dissemination of news or comment on public affairs, but any communications facility or organization, including radio and television stations, wire services, and newspapers, may be required to transmit or print public service messages furnishing information or instructions in connection with a disaster or potential disaster. (Ord. Nos. 15983; 17226; 25834; 27697)