A. Prior To Emergency: Prior to an "emergency", as defined in section 5-1-2 of this chapter, the director shall have the following powers:
1. To make, amend, and rescind any necessary orders, rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter within the limits of the authority conferred upon him or her herein, with due consideration to be given to the plans and powers of the federal government, the government of Oklahoma, and other public and private agencies and organizations empowered to act in either enemy caused emergencies or natural emergencies, or both;
2. To prepare comprehensive plans for the emergency management program of the city in both enemy caused and natural emergencies, such plans and programs to be integrated and coordinated with the plans and programs of the federal government, of the government of Oklahoma, and of other public and private agencies and organizations empowered to act in either enemy caused or natural emergencies, or both;
3. To establish, within the limits of funds available, a public warning system composed of sirens, horns, or other acceptable warning devices;
4. To establish and carry out recruitment and training programs as may be necessary or helpful to develop an adequate, qualified emergency management volunteer corps;
5. To conduct drills, exercises, and similar programs as may be necessary to develop a well trained, alert, fully prepared emergency management program;
6. To make such studies and surveys of the industries, resources and facilities of the city as he or she deems necessary to ascertain its capabilities for the emergency management program, and plan for the most efficient emergency use therefor;
7. On behalf of the city, to negotiate mutual aid arrangements with surrounding communities, subject to the approval of the city council;
8. To delegate any administrative authority vested in him or her under this chapter, and to provide for the subdelegation of any such authority;
9. To take any other action proper and lawful under his or her authority to prepare for either an enemy caused or natural emergency. (2002 Code § 2.60.060; amd. 2013 Code)
B. Enemy Caused Emergencies: In the event of any actual enemy caused emergency, as proclaimed by the city manager, the director of emergency management, with the approval of the city manager, may exercise, during such emergency, the power to enforce all rules and regulations relating to the emergency management program and, acting under the authority of statutes now in force or to be enacted, or under the authority of the city manager as an agent of the governor of the state of Oklahoma, may take control of all means of transportation and communications; all stocks of fuel, food, clothing, medicine, and supplies; and all facilities including buildings and plants; and exercise all powers necessary to secure the safety and protection of the civilian population. In exercising such powers, he or she shall be guided by regulations and orders issued by the federal government and the governor of the state of Oklahoma relating to the emergency management program and shall take no action contrary to orders which may be issued by the governor under similar emergency powers. (2002 Code § 2.60.070; amd. 2013 Code)
C. Natural Emergencies: In the event of any natural emergency, as proclaimed by the city manager, the director of emergency management, with the approval of the city manager and acting under his or her instructions, shall coordinate in every way proper the activities of the emergency management program. He or she is specifically charged in such emergency with collection, evaluation and dissemination of information to all agencies, both public and private, participating in the city's emergency management program or cooperating in any such emergency. He or she shall, as director, have the power to recommend appropriate action, but he or she shall not otherwise have control of the participating agencies. The director shall also recommend to the city manager the allocation of any funds received from the federal or state government or from any other source to alleviate distress and aid in restoring normal conditions. (2002 Code § 2.60.080; amd. 2013 Code)