The Emergency Management Coordinator may:
(A) Coordinate the recruitment of volunteer personnel and agencies to augment the personnel and facilities of the City for emergency preparedness purposes;
(B) Develop and coordinate plans for the immediate use of facilities, equipment, manpower and other resources of the City for the purposes of minimizing or preventing damage to persons and property, and protecting and restoring to usefulness government services and public utilities necessary for public health, safety and welfare;
(C) Negotiate and conclude agreements with owners or persons in control of buildings or other property for use of such buildings or other property for emergency preparedness purposes and designating suitable buildings as public shelters;
(D) Through public information programs, educate the public as to actions necessary and required for the protection of their persons and property in case of emergency or disaster;
(E) Conduct public practice alerts and training to insure the efficient operation of civil defense forces and to familiarize residents with emergency preparedness procedures, regulations and operations;
(F) Coordinate the activity of all other public and private agencies engaged in civil defense activities;
(G) Prepare for issuance by the City Manager, orders, proclamations and regulations as necessary or appropriate in coping with disasters;
(H) Develop and carry out procedures and policies to effectively employ disaster relief funds made available by the City Manager's authority or by the Governor's authority through the Alaska Division of Emergency Services. These procedures shall include application and documentation, review, verification and funding approval; and
(I) Do other things necessary or proper for the implementation of this Chapter, including assuming such authority and conducting such activity as the City Manager may direct to promote and execute the emergency plan.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04)