(A) The proclamations required by the preceding sections shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. The emergency shall be in full force and effect upon publication. Substantial compliance with this section is sufficient to effect the emergency.
(B) Whenever a sudden or unexpected event so reduces the availability of water or water pressure as to create an immediate threat to public health or safety, the notice of the proclamation may be given by any reasonable means, including electronic means. The emergency shall be in full force and effect upon the notice, provided that, if any means is used other than that required in division (A) above, the proclamation shall be republished in accordance with division (A) above, within 48 hours of the first notice.
(`90 Code, § 18-36) (Ord. 2686, passed 6-18-81)