As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context otherwise requires:
DISASTER: A state of injury or damage resulting from an emergency of sufficient severity and magnitude as to be beyond the ability of local government or private relief agencies to alleviate the damage, loss, hardship or suffering caused thereby.
EMERGENCY: The occurrence of widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property resulting from any war, natural or manmade disaster, including, but not limited to, fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm, explosion, landslide, avalanche, epidemic, air contamination, radioactive fallout, hazardous substance and oil spill, riot or other civil disturbances.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Means and includes measures necessary to provide for mobilization, organization and direction of the civilian populace and necessary support agencies to prevent or minimize the effects of any natural or manmade disaster or emergency situation as well as the effects of subversive activities directed against the populace, community, industrial plants, facilities or other installations.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS: The planning, preparation for, and carrying out of all essential functions necessary to prevent, minimize and recover from the effects of a disaster or emergency. (Ord. 213, 11-10-1998)