§ 51.02  EMERGENCY CLASSIFICATIONS.
Level 1
Routine emergency
Town personnel and equipment are sufficient to handle the problem
The Emergency Control Center is not activated
The Emergency Coordinator may also serve as the Public Relations Coordinator
Level 2
Minor emergency
Town and contractor personnel and equipment are sufficient to handle problem with longer shifts than normal
Additional personnel or equipment may need to be placed on alert
The Emergency Control Center is activated and staffed
The Emergency Coordinator may also serve as the Public Relations Coordinator
Level 3
Major Emergency
Town and contractor personnel and equipment are insufficient
Requires all staff members to work extra hours and/or additional shifts
Requires assistance of personnel and equipment from outside sources
May require a declaration of emergency
Emergency Control Center is activated and staffed
Public Relations Coordinator position is activated
Level 4
Disaster
Situation is clearly and immediately beyond the capabilities of the town and contractor equipment
Assistance from any and all agencies must immediately be requested
Recovery time will exceed one week
Extended shifts of all town staff members will be required for at least a week
Requires a declaration of emergency
The Emergency Control Center is activated and manned
The Public Relations Coordinator position is activated
 
(Res. 2003-01, passed 1-16-2003)