For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires different meanings:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE.
A beverage containing more than one percent (1%) of alcohol by weight.
DISASTER.
Any natural, technological, or manmade emergency that causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude.
DISASTERS
shall be identified by the severity of resulting damage, as follows:
(1) CATASTROPHIC DISASTER.
A disaster that requires state and federal assistance, including immediate military involvement.
(2) MAJOR DISASTER.
A disaster that exceeds local capabilities and requires a broad range of state or federal assistance.
(3) MINOR DISASTER.
A disaster that is within the response capabilities of the city and results in only a minimum need for state or federal assistance.
EMERGENCY.
Any occurrence, or threat thereof, whether natural, technological, or manmade, in war or peace, which results or may result in substantial injury or harm to the citizens of the city or substantial damage to or loss of property.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
The preparation for, the mitigation of, the response to, and the recovery from emergencies and disasters.
LEGISLATIVE ORDER.
An order by the Mayor declaring, extending, or terminating a State of Local Emergency, examples of which are attached hereto as Exhibits "A," "B," and "C,", respectively.
LOCAL EMERGENCY.
An emergency or disaster declared by the Mayor.
MANMADE EMERGENCY.
An action or threat of action against persons or society, including, but not limited to, enemy attack, sabotage, terrorism, civil unrest, or other action impairing the orderly administration of government.
MAYOR.
The Mayor of the City of Palm Bay or in his/her absence, the Deputy Mayor, the City Manager, or the Chief of Police, as designated.
NATURAL EMERGENCY.
A natural event, including, but not limited to, a hurricane, a storm, a flood, severe wave action, a drought, or an earthquake, or the threat of such disaster.
TECHNOLOGICAL EMERGENCY.
A technological failure or accident, including, but not limited to, an explosion, transportation accident, radiological accident, utility failure, fire or chemical or other hazardous material incident.
(Ord. 2003-10, passed 3-20-03)