(A) It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to set forth the authority and responsibility of the county, its officers, departments, and employees in the prevention of, preparation and planning for, response to and recovery from natural or man-made emergencies including natural or man-made accidental, military, paramilitary, weather-related, or riot-related causes. It is further the intent and purpose of this chapter to establish an office that will insure the complete and efficient utilization of all of the county's resources to prepare and plan for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against emergencies.
(B) This chapter shall not relieve any municipal or county department of the legal responsibilities or authority given to it in the Municipal or County Charter or by local ordinances, nor will it adversely affect the work of any volunteer agency organized for relief in emergencies.
(C) This chapter is adopted pursuant to G.S. § 166A-19.31. To the extent not specifically enumerated herein, all authorities and powers conferred on the county pursuant to G.S. Ch. 166A, and all similar provisions of state and federal law, are incorporated herein by reference.
(Res. 12-12-34, passed 12-3-2012; Am. Ord. passed 7-20-2020)