(A) The city will use a simple emergency level response system to:
(1) Help clarify the impact of the emergency on the city;
(2) Alert city officials of the need to make a disaster declaration; and
(3) Alert city officials of the need for EOC activation.
(B) When an unexpected incident occurs that requires a response to protect life or property, the on-scene commander will notify the Mayor to discuss:
(1) Impact of the event on the city and its resources;
(2) Situation status (what has happened, what is happening, and what may happen);
(3) Resource status (resources on-scene, resources en-route, and resources needed); and
(4) Need for declaration of emergency level.
(C) The Mayor makes the disaster declaration and determines the emergency level as appropriate.
(Prior Code, § 8.12.110) (Ord. 40-2019, passed 11-20-2019)