The declared purposes of this chapter are to provide for the preservation and carrying out of plans for the protection of persons and property within this city in the event of an emergency; the direction of the emergency organization; and the coordination of the emergency functions of this city with all other public agencies, corporations, organizations and affected private persons.
(`83 Code, § 2.44.010) (Ord. 83-14 § 1 (part), 1983)