For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COORDINATOR. The responsible head of the City Office of Emergency Management, appointed as prescribed in this subchapter.
DISASTER. Occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property, resulting from any natural or man-made cause, including, not limited to, fire, flood, snow, ice or wind storm, wave action, oil spills, water contamination requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage, utility failure, epidemic, air contamination, blight, drought, infestation, explosion, riot, or hostile military or paramilitary action.
EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION. A proclamation issued by the governor that a state of emergency exists under the provisions of Act 302, Public Acts of 1945, as amended.
EMERGENCY SERVICES. Preparations for, and relief from, the effects of natural and man-made disasters as defined herein, and to include civil defense, as defined in Act 390, Public Acts of 1976, as amended.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FORCES. The employees, equipment and facilities of all city departments, boards, institutions and commission suitable for, or adaptable to, participation in emergency services activities as designated by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council; and, in addition, it shall include all volunteer personnel, equipment and facilities contributed by, or obtained from, volunteer persons and agencies.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEER. Any person duly registered and appointed by the Coordinator.
EMERGENCY SITUATION. Any situation confronting a community requiring emergency actions of a lesser nature than a disaster, as defined above, to include, but not limited to, civil disturbances, labor strikes, visits by national or international dignitaries, and build-up activities prior to an actual disaster.
(‘68 Code, § 2-202) (Ord. 612, passed 12-3-84)