(A) Declarations of emergency are the responsibility of Prince William County. However, the Chief of Police or Coordinator of Emergency Management may communicate a need or desire that Prince William County officials declare an emergency within the town. Prior to requesting a declaration of a local emergency to Prince William County, the Chief of Police or the Coordinator of Emergency Management shall attempt to obtain the consent of the Town Mayor. However, if such consent is not reasonably practical under emergent circumstances, then a declaration request shall nevertheless be transmitted as valid and of full force and authority.
(B) During limited incidents or emergencies not rising to the level of a formal declaration of emergency but requiring enhanced and atypical emergency steps on behalf of the town’s departments, offices, or personnel, the Chief of Police or Coordinator of Emergency Management, may take any or all actions to respond to or mitigate a threat, natural or manmade.
(Ord. O-2024-01, passed 1-16-2024)