A. A "declaration of emergency" may be issued by the county manager if the manager finds a disaster has occurred or the occurrence or threat of a disaster is imminent in any area of the county in which county government response or recovery is required or assistance is required to supplement the response and recovery of any political subdivision of the county. Any order or proclamation declaring, continuing, or terminating an emergency shall be filed promptly with the county clerk.
1. In the event that the county manager is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, the assistant county manager shall exercise the powers of the county manager as set forth in this chapter.
2. In the event that the assistant county manager is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, the emergency manager shall exercise the powers of the county manager as set forth in this chapter.
B. A "declaration of emergency" shall not be continued or renewed for a period in excess of thirty (30) calendar days except by or with the consent of the county council.
C. All proclamations or orders issued under this chapter shall include the following:
1. The nature of the emergency;
2. The area or areas that are affected or threatened; and
3. The conditions which caused the emergency.
D. When the county manager issues a "declaration of emergency", the county's emergency response will operate as outlined in the emergency operations plan. The incident command system shall be utilized.
E. If necessary, the county manager shall activate the EOC.
F. Notice of the "declaration of emergency" shall be sent to the governor. (Ord. 805, 6-12-2013)