The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the preparation and implementation of plans for the protection of persons and property within the City in the event of an emergency or a disaster and to provide for the coordination of the emergency or disaster functions of the City within the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) with all other public agencies and affected private persons, corporations, and organizations. Any expenditures made in connection with such emergency or disaster activities, including mutual aid and activities and emergency preparedness services provided the City under contract or agreement, shall be deemed conclusively to be for the direct protection and benefit of the inhabitants and property of the City.
(§ 1, Ord. 191-NS, eff. February 11, 1971, as amended by § 1, Ord. 1360-NS, eff. August 10, 2000)