A. Proclamation By Mayor: When, in the judgment of the mayor, a "civil emergency", as defined herein, is deemed to exist, the mayor shall forthwith proclaim, in writing, the existence of same.
B. Imposition Of Curfew: After proclamation of a civil emergency by the mayor, the mayor may order a general curfew applicable to such geographical areas of the city or to the city as a whole as the mayor deems advisable and applicable during such hours of the day or night as the mayor deems necessary in the interest of the public safety and welfare.
C. Mandatory Evacuation: After proclamation of a civil emergency by the mayor, the mayor may mandate that all or any part of the city of Iowa City be evacuated as the mayor deems advisable and applicable for the preservation of life or other disaster mitigation, response or recovery.
D. Extraordinary Measures: After proclamation of a civil emergency by the mayor, the mayor may order that any other extraordinary measures be taken for the preservation of life or other disaster mitigation, response or recovery.
E. Violation Of Order: The violation of a curfew order, evacuation order or other order regarding extraordinary measures issued by the mayor hereunder or any directive or order issued pursuant thereto by any peace officer shall be unlawful and shall be punishable as a simple misdemeanor as provided by subsection 1-4-1B of this code. (Ord. 08-4306, 6-11-2008)