For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(a) "Civil preparedness" means carrying out the basic government functions of maintaining the public peace, health and safety during an emergency. This shall include plans and preparations for protection from, and relief, recovery and rehabilitation from activity in connection with disaster as defined herein. It shall not, however, include any activity that is the primary responsibility of the military forces of the United States.
(b) "Civil preparedness forces" means the employees, equipment, and facilities of all City departments. In addition, it shall include all volunteer personnel, equipment, and facilities contributed by or obtained from volunteer persons or agencies.
(c) "Civil preparedness volunteer" means any person duly registered, identified and appointed by the Office of Disaster Services and assigned to participate in the civil defense activity.
(d) "Director" means the City Manager or his designated alternate duly appointed in accordance with the City Charter or the ordinances of the City.
(e) "Disaster" includes but is not limited to, sabotage, extraordinary fire, flood, storm, epidemic, or other impending or actual calamity endangering or threatening to endanger health, life, or property or constituted government.
(f) "Regulations" means the City Pre-Disaster Warning and Post-Disaster Plan, as well as any other emergency procedures deemed essential by the Director of Disaster Services.
(g) "Volunteer" means contributing a service, equipment or facilities to the civil preparedness organization without remuneration.
(1987 Code 91.02)