(A) The town, in accordance with Conn. Gen. Stat. § 28-7, hereby establishes the Town Civil Preparedness Agency, consisting of a four-member Advisory Council and a Director, appointed by the First Selectman, to serve for two-year terms concurrent with the term of office of the First Selectman. With reasonable conformance to applicable federal and state statutes, the Director shall organize the Agency into such divisions as may be necessary for the efficient conduct of the business of the Agency,
(B) The Agency shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of plans and programs that may be needed in response to an emergency caused by an enemy attack or any natural or human-made disaster, subject to the approval, direction and control of the State Civil Preparedness Director.
(C) The Agency is empowered, subject to any budget appropriated, to obtain equipment and supplies needed to fulfill its responsibilities.
(D) In an emergency situation, the First Selectman is in full charge of all town personnel and equipment and the Director of Civil Preparedness shall act as his or her advisor and Chief of Staff in directing the town’s emergency response activities.
(E) The First Selectman may declare a State of Emergency for the town if, in his or her opinion, such a declaration is necessary. He or she shall file such declaration with the Town Clerk and it will be effective for up to 30 days unless voided earlier by the First Selectman or action by the Board of Selectmen.
(F) In a disaster situation, the First Selectman is empowered to apply to the state, and also through the state, to federal agencies for any appropriate disaster assistance that may be made available.
(Ord. passed 3-12-1980)