§ 11.48.040. Declaration of a state of emergency—effect.

A.

The declaration of a local state of emergency activates all applicable provisions of the City's emergency operations plan and authorizes the provision of aid and assistance under the emergency operations plan.

B.

During a declared local state of emergency, the Mayor, or one acting as Mayor, if he or she finds it necessary to protect the public health, welfare, or safety, may:

1.

Appoint an incident commander.

2.

Implement all or part of the City's continuity of government plan, continuity of operations plan, or other related programs and plans;

3.

Declare a curfew in all or any part of the City pursuant to Section 11.40.010 of this Code;

4.

Authorize the use of City-owned property by any other governmental agency or person during the state of emergency;

5.

Direct the harbormaster to limit access to City waters or any other action provided in Section 15.04.040 of this Code; and

6.

Take such other and further actions needed to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

C.

During a declared local state of emergency, the Director of the Office of Emergency Management shall:

1.

Coordinate the activities of City departments in all actions that serve to prevent or alleviate the ill effects of the imminent or actual emergency; and

2.

Coordinate receipt of aid, such as response personnel, equipment, or facilities provided by neighboring jurisdictions to City departments, as needed.

(Ord. No. O-33-14, § I, 12-22-2014; Ord. No. O-14-12 Amended, § II, 6-4-2012)