In the event of an existing or threatened state of emergency that endangers the lives, safety, health or welfare of the people within the town or threatens damage to or destruction of property, the Mayor is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a public proclamation declaring to all persons the existence of such a state of emergency and to place in effect any or all of the restrictions hereinafter authorized in order to more effectively protect the lives and property of people within the town.
(Ord. passed 3-16-2010)