The purposes of this chapter are to set forth the authority and responsibility of Lincoln County in prevention of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from natural or man-made emergencies or hostile military or paramilitary action and to do the following:
(A) Reduce vulnerability of people and property of this county to damage, injury, and loss of life and property.
(B) Prepare for prompt and efficient rescue, care, and treatment of threatened or affected persons.
(C) Coordinate with state and federal agencies for the orderly rehabilitation of persons and restoration of property.
(D) Provide for cooperation and coordination of activities relating to emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery among agencies and officials of Lincoln County and with similar agencies and officials of other counties, with state and federal governments, with interstate organizations, and with other private and quasi-official organizations.
(Ord. passed 3-21-2022)