CHAPTER 32: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Section
   32.01   Definitions
   32.02   Limitations
   32.03   Establishment
   32.04   Coordinator
   32.05   Deputy Coordinator
   32.06   Assistant Coordinators
   32.07   Functions
   32.08   Local disaster emergencies
   32.09   Purchasing and expenditures
   32.10   Oath
   32.11   Testing of disaster warning devices
   32.12   Authority to accept services, gifts, grants or loans
   32.13   Immunity
   32.14   Compensation
§ 32.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   COORDINATOR. The staff assistant to the President of the village with the duty of carrying out the requirements of this chapter.
   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 except officials of any governmental unit and persons officially designated to duty with reference to said civil emergency.
   DISASTER. An occurrence or threat of widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or technological cause, including, but not limited to, fire, flood, earthquake, wind, storm, hazardous materials spill or other water contamination requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage, epidemic, air contamination, blight, extended periods of severe and inclement weather, drought, infestation, critical shortages of essential fuels and energy, explosion, riot, hostile military or paramilitary action, public health emergencies, acts of domestic terrorism, other acts defined as a "disaster" pursuant to Section 4 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act (20 ILCS 3305/4), or other acts giving rise to a state of emergency as contemplated by Section 11-1-6 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-1-6).
   DISASTER OPERATIONS. The functions created in accordance with the provisions of this chapter to be performed by the village and other political subdivisions to alleviate the effects of disasters.
   EMERGENCY SERVICES. The coordination of functions by the state and its political subdivision, other than functions for which military forces are primarily responsible, as may be necessary or proper to prevent, minimize, repair and alleviate injury and damage resulting from any natural or technological causes. These functions include, without limitation, firefighting services, police services, emergency aviation services, medical and health services, rescue, engineering, warning services, communications, radiological, chemical and other special weapons defense, evacuation of persons from stricken or threatened areas, emergency assigned functions of plant protection, temporary restoration of public utility services and other functions related to civilian protection, together with all other activities necessary or incidental to protecting life or property.
   LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY. A written declaration or proclamtion of the Village President, under oath, setting forth the facts which constitute a disaster, describing the nature of the disaster and declaring that a Local State of Emergency exists in accordance with the definitions set forth in this section.
   POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. Any county, city, village or incorporated town.
   UNITED STATES. The several states, the District of Columbia and the possessions thereof.
(Prior Code, § 35.001) (Ord. 2010-037, passed 12-6-2010; Ord. 20-003, passed 3-26-2020)
§ 32.02 LIMITATIONS.
   Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to:
   (A)   Interfere with the course or conduct of a private labor dispute; except that, action otherwise authorized by this chapter or other laws may be taken when necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health or safety;
   (B)   Interfere with the dissemination of news or comment of public affairs; but any communications facility or organization (including, but not limited to, radio and television stations and newspapers) may be requested to transmit or print public service messages furnishing information or instructions in connection with a disaster or emergency;
   (C)   Affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of police forces, firefighting forces, units of the armed forces of the United States, or any personnel thereof, when on active duty; but the village emergency preparedness plan shall place reliance upon such forces available for performance of functions related to disaster emergencies; and
   (D)   Limit, modify or abridge the authority of the Village President or the Board of Trustees vested in them under the Constitution, statutes or common law of the state or village, independent of or in conjunction with any provisions of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 35.002) (Ord. 2010-037, passed 12-6-2010)
§ 32.03 ESTABLISHMENT.
   (A)   There is hereby created an agency of the village to be known as the Village Emergency Management Agency (EMA) to prevent, minimize, repair and alleviate injury or damage resulting from disaster caused by enemy attack, sabotage or other hostile action, or from natural or a human-made disaster, in accordance with the State Emergency Management Act.
   (B)   The Village EMA created pursuant to this chapter supersedes any civil defense agency or emergency service and disaster agency heretofore created by the village, including the Village ESDA heretofore existing, the powers, functions, personnel and assets of which are hereby transferred to the Village EMA created hereby.
   (C)   The Village EMA shall consist of the Coordinator, Deputy Coordinator, Assistant Coordinators and other such technical, clerical and other administrative personnel as may be selected by the coordinator with the approval of the Village President or Village Administrator, and may make such expenditures within their appropriation therefore as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter.
   (D)   The Village EMA shall have jurisdiction over and serve the entire village, village property not located within the corporate limits of the village, and with the approval of the Village Board of Trustees, any other area which may decide to contract with the village for emergency management assistance.
   (E)   The Village Fire Department, by agreement with the village, shall perform the duties of the Village EMA and the Coordinator, Deputy Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators shall be comprised of active members of Village Fire Department.
(Prior Code, § 35.003) (Ord. 2010-037, passed 12-6-2010; Ord. 2011-013, passed 6-20-2011)
§ 32.04 COORDINATOR.
   (A)   (1)   The Fire Chief of the Village Fire Department shall serve as coordinator of the Village EMA. The Fire Chief shall serve as Coordinator until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.
      (2)   The Coordinator established pursuant to this chapter shall have a term of office commencing on 6-20-2010; until that time, the current Coordinator shall remain in office.
   (B)   The Coordinator shall have direct responsibility for the organization, administration, training and operation of the Village EMA as prescribed in the village’s emergency preparedness plan subject to the direction and control of the Village President. He or she shall coordinate the activities of all organizations for emergency management operations within the area served by the Village EMA and shall maintain liaison and cooperate with the emergency management agency of the county.
   (C)   In the event of the absence, resignation, death or inability to serve of the Coordinator, the Deputy Coordinator, or his or her designee, shall be and act as Coordinator until a new appointment is made as provided in this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 35.004) (Ord. 2010-037, passed 12-6-2010; Ord. 2011-013, passed 6-20-2011)
§ 32.05 DEPUTY COORDINATOR.
   (A)   The two Deputy Fire Chiefs of the Village Fire Department shall serve as Deputy Coordinators of the Village EMA. The Deputy Fire Chiefs shall serve as Deputy Coordinators until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.
   (B)   The Deputy Coordinator shall act under the direction of the Coordinator in regards to daily and emergency functions.
   (C)   In the event of the absence of the Coordinator, the Deputy Coordinator shall be and act as Coordinator with direction of the Village EMA.
   (D)   In the event of the absence, resignation, death or inability to serve of the Deputy Coordinator, the Senior Assistant Coordinator, in regards to time served, shall be and act as Deputy Coordinator until a new appointment is made as provided in this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 35.005) (Ord. 2010-037, passed 12-6-2010; Ord. 2011-013, passed 6-20-2011)
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