(A) All functions and other activities relating to emergency management as provided for in this chapter or elsewhere in the Lincoln County Code of Ordinances are hereby declared to be governmental functions. Except in cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or bad faith, any emergency management worker, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or agent complying with or reasonably attempting to comply with this chapter or any order, rule, or regulation promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or pursuant to any ordinance relating to any emergency management measures enacted by Lincoln County, shall not be liable for the death of or injury to persons, or for damage to real or personal property as a result of any such activity.
(B) Any person, firm, or corporation, together with any successors in interest, if any, owning or controlling real or personal property who, voluntarily or involuntarily, knowingly or unknowingly, with or without compensation, grants a license or privilege or otherwise permits or allows the designation or use of the whole or any part or parts of such real or personal property for the purpose of activities or functions relating to emergency management as provided for in this chapter or elsewhere in the Lincoln County Code of Ordinances shall not be civilly liable for the death of or injury to any person or the loss of or damage to the property of any persons where such death, injury, loss, or damage resulted from, through, or because of the use of the real or personal property for any of the above purposes, provided that the use of the property is subject to the order or control of or pursuant to a request of the county government.
(Ord. passed 3-21-2022)