The purposes of this chapter 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, Town Council and town agencies in prevention of, preparation for and 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 town, 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.
(1996 Code, § 2.44.010)