(A) A local disaster emergency may be declared only by the Mayor. It shall not be continued or renewed for a period in excess of seven days except by or with the consent of the Common Council. Any order or proclamation declaring, continuing or terminating a local disaster emergency shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly in the office of the City Clerk.
(B) The effect of a declaration of a local disaster emergency is to activate the response and recovery aspects of any and all applicable local or interjurisdictional disaster emergency plans and to authorize the furnishing of aid and assistance under them.
(C) No interjurisdictional agency or official may declare a local disaster emergency, unless expressly authorized by the agreement under which the agency functions. However, an interjurisdictional disaster agency shall provide aid and services according to the agreement.
(D) If a local disaster emergency is declared under this section, the city may not prohibit individuals engaged in employment necessary to maintain a safe rail system, restore utility service, or provide any other emergency public service from traveling on the highways within the city during the local disaster emergency.