The purposes of this subchapter are to:
(A) Reduce vulnerability of people and the community to damage, injury, and loss of life and property resulting from natural or human-made catastrophes, riots, or hostile military or paramilitary action;
(B) Prepare for prompt and efficient rescue, care, and treatment of persons victimized or threatened by disaster;
(C) Provide a setting conducive to the rapid and orderly start of restoration and rehabilitation of persons and property affected by disasters;
(D) Clarify and strengthen the roles of the Mayor, Council, Manager, and city agencies in prevention of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from disasters;
(E) Authorize and provide for cooperation in disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery;
(F) Authorize and provide for coordination of activities relating to disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery by agencies and officers of the city, agencies of the private sector, and similar activities in which the federal government, the state, and its political subdivisions may participate; and
(G) Provide a disaster management system embodying all aspects of pre-disaster preparedness and post-disaster response.
(Prior Code, § 3-5-1)