In the event an emergency is declared under the provisions of this subchapter, the Mayor or the City Manager shall have the power and authority to:
(A) Impose a curfew upon all or any portion of the City thereby requiring all persons in designated curfew areas to forthwith remove themselves from the public streets, alleys, parks or other public places; provided, however, that, physicians, nurses and ambulance operators performing medical services, may be exempted from the curfew; (No person who is not a resident of the City, as evidenced by a current address on his or her driver’s license or other valid identification, shall be arrested or prosecuted for violation of a curfew without first being given a reasonable opportunity to leave the area and fails to do so is subject to arrest and prosecution.)
(B) Order the closing of any business establishments anywhere within the City for the period of the emergency, such businesses to include, but not be limited to those selling intoxicating liquors, cereal malt beverages, or gasoline;
(C) Designate any public street, thoroughfare or vehicle parking areas closed to motor vehicles and pedestrian traffic;
(D) Call upon regular and auxiliary law enforcement agencies and organizations within or without the City to assist in preserving and keeping the peace within the City; and
(E) Issue such other orders as are necessary for the protection of life and property or to bring the emergency under control.
(1995 Code, § 2.64.070) (Ord. O-2001-21, passed 7-16-2001; Am. Ord. O-2013-004, passed 6-17-2013)