(a) A local disaster emergency may be declared by the Mayor of York City. In addition, the Mayor is hereby authorized to declare a local disaster emergency subject to ratification by the City Council within seven (7) days of such declaration.
(b) A local disaster emergency may only be declared upon finding by the Mayor that a disaster has occurred or is imminent.
(c) The declaration of a local disaster emergency shall not be continued or renewed for a period in excess of seven (7) days unless approved by the York City Council.
(d) Any order or proclamation declaring, continuing or terminating a local disaster emergency shall be given prompt and general publicity, and a copy of any such order or proclamation shall be filed promptly with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
(e) Upon declaration of a local disaster emergency, the applicable response and recovery aspects of the local emergency management plan shall be activated, and all provisions for aid and assistance thereunder shall be authorized.
(Ord. 7-2001. Passed 9-4-01.)