The director shall coordinate the office of emergency management. The director’s duties include, but are not limited to:
(1) coordinating the recruitment of volunteer personnel and agencies to augment the personnel and facilities of the city for emergency management purposes;
(2) developing and coordinating emergency plans for the immediate use of all of the facilities, equipment, manpower, and other resources of the city for the purpose of minimizing or preventing damage to persons and property in the event of a disaster, and for the purpose of protecting and restoring to usefulness governmental services and public utilities necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare in the event of a disaster;
(3) negotiating and concluding agreements with owners or persons in control of buildings or other property for the use of those buildings or property for emergency management purposes and designating suitable buildings as public shelters;
(4) through public informational programs, educating the civilian population as to actions necessary and required for the protection of persons and property in case of impending or present disaster;
(5) conducting rehearsals of emergency plans to ensure the efficient operation of the emergency management forces and to familiarize residents with emergency management regulations, procedures, and operations;
(6) coordinating the activity of all other public and private agencies engaged in any disaster activity within the city; and
(7) administering federal and state disaster assistance programs related to emergency management. (Ord. Nos. 15983; 17226; 25834; 27697)