(a) When the Mayor determines that an emergency exists as set forth in Section 214.01, he or she shall forthwith in writing declare the existence of the same and the time of its inception, and shall issue a proclamation therefor to the public through the news media and such other means of dissemination as he or she deems advisable.
(b) After such proclamation is issued, the Mayor may, in his or her discretion as he or she deems necessary to the public safety, delineate the boundaries of any area of the City threatened by any natural disaster or man-made calamity, or where there is believed by him or her to exist a clear and present danger, or riot, insurrection, mob action or other civil disturbance causing danger of injury or damage to any person or property, and restrict or prohibit the movement of persons into, from or within such area.
(Ord. 194-01. Passed 11-1-01.)