The mayor shall declare an emergency by executive order upon the occurrence of any disaster or emergency involving any natural, nuclear, human- made, war-related or other catastrophe producing phenomena in the city which in the opinion of the mayor, causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant extraordinary lawmaking authority. Notice shall be provided to the press by e-mail or facsimile, or any other means.
(1992 Code, § 2-80) (Ord. 75-99, passed 7-6-1999)