(A) For purpose of this chapter, the city adopts the definitions F.S. § 252.34.
(B) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"CITY MANAGER." Also means the City Manager's designee or the Assistant City Manager.
"EMERGENCY." Any occurrence, or threat thereof, whether natural, technological or manmade, in war or in peace, that results or may result in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property.
"EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT." The preparation for, the mitigation of, the response to, and the recovery from emergencies and disasters. Specific emergency management responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
(a) Reduction of vulnerability of people and communities of this state to damage, injury and loss of life and property resulting from natural, technological or manmade emergencies or hostile military or paramilitary action;
(b) Preparation for prompt and efficient response and recovery to protect lives and property affected by emergencies;
(c) Response to emergencies, using all systems, plans and resources necessary to adequately preserve the health, safety and welfare of persons or property affected by the emergency.
(d) Recovery from emergencies by providing for the rapid and orderly start of restoration and rehabilitation of persons and property affected by emergencies;
(e) Provision of an emergency management system embodying all aspects of pre-emergency preparedness and post-emergency response, recovery and mitigation.
(f) Assistance in anticipation, recognition, appraisal, prevention and mitigation of emergencies that may be caused or aggravated by inadequate planning for, and regulation of, public and private facilities and land use.
"NATURAL EMERGENCY." An emergency caused by a natural event, including, but not limited to, a hurricane, a storm, a flood, severe wave action, a drought or an earthquake.
"PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY." Any occurrence, or threat thereof, whether natural or manmade, that results or may result in substantial injury or harm to the public health from infectious disease, chemical agents, nuclear agents, biological toxins, or situations involving mass casualties or natural disasters, declared as a public health emergency as declared by the State Health Officer.
(Ord. 1654, passed 1-20-22)