This chapter may be known and cited as the "Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan Law for the Town of Athens."
Dealing with disasters is an ongoing and complex undertaking. Through
implementation of risk reduction measures before a disaster or emergency occurs,
timely and effective response during an actual occurrence, and provision of
both short- and long-term recovery assistance after the occurrence of a disaster,
lives can be saved and property damage minimized. This process is called "Comprehensive
Emergency Management" to emphasize the interrelationship of activities, functions
and expertise necessary to deal with emergencies. The plan contains three
sections to deal separately with each part of this ongoing process.
The plan provides general all-hazards management guidance, using existing
organizations, to allow the Town to meet its responsibilities before, during
and after an emergency.
The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, as filed with the Town
Clerk, is hereby adopted.