For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CIVIL EMERGENCY.
(1) A riot or unlawful assembly characterized by the use of actual force or violence or any threat to use force if accompanied by immediate power to execute by three or more persons acting together without the authority of law;
(2) Any natural disaster, pandemic or manmade calamity including floods, conflagrations, cyclones, tornados, earthquakes, explosions or other emergencies which pose a major threat to public safety so as to cause or threaten death or serious injury of persons or the destruction of property to such an extent that extraordinary measures must be taken to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
CURFEW. A prohibition against any person walking, running, loitering, standing or motoring upon any alley, street, highway, public property or vacant premises within the corporate limits of the city, excepting persons officially designated with reference to the civil emergency.
(Ord. O-2023-06, passed 6-26-23)