(A) Purpose. An emergency management organization is created for the town to carry out preparations for and to function in the event of emergencies endangering the lives and property of the people of the town.
(B) Duties. The duties of said emergency management organization are the protection of the lives and health of the citizens and of property and property rights, both private and public, and the performance of all functions necessary and incident thereto.
(Prior Code, § 6-3-1)