“Director”. During a declared Emergency, as defined below, shall mean the Director of Emergency Services, as described further in Section 4-1.04, below.
“Disaster Council”. The Yolo County Disaster Council, established and described further in Section 4-1.03, below.
“Disaster Service Worker”. Shall refer to individuals covered by California Labor Code section 3211.92, as may be amended from time to time.
“Emergency”. Includes a state of war emergency, state of emergency, or a local emergency, all as defined in Government Code section 8558 as may be amended from time to time. It shall also include a local health emergency, as defined herein, but nothing in this Chapter shall conflict with or reduce the roles or responsibilities of the County Public Health Officer as set forth in California law.
“Emergency Management Organization”. Refers to the Yolo County Emergency Management Organization, established and described further in Section 4-1.06, below.
“Emergency Operation Center (EOC)”. A location from which centralized emergency management can be performed.
“Local Emergency”. Shall have the meaning set forth in Government Code section 8558(c)(1), as may be amended from time to time.
“Local Government”. Shall have the meaning set forth in Government Code section 8680.2, as may be amended from time to time.
“Local Health Emergency”. Shall have the meaning set forth in California Health & Safety Code section 101080, as may be amended from time to time.
“Operational Area”. Shall have the meaning set forth in Government Code section 8559(b), and for purposes of this Chapter shall consist of the County of Yolo and all local government entities within its geographical limits.
“Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)”. A standardized response to emergencies involving multiple jurisdictions or multiple agencies. It is based upon and uses the principles and components of emergency management including ICS, multi-agency coordination, operational area concept, and established mutual aid systems.
Other terms used herein shall have meanings as used in the California Emergency Services Act and the County's Emergency Operations Plan, hereinafter referred to as the County's Emergency Plan.
(§ 2, Ord. 226, as amended by § 1, Ord. 1359, eff. May 31, 2007, as amended by § 2, Ord. 1561, eff. April 6, 2023)