This chapter is authorized by § C-4B of the Town Charter.
This chapter shall be known and referred to as the "Emergency Services
and Disaster Ordinance of the Town of South Bethany."
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this
chapter:
DISASTER
Includes but is not limited to actual enemy attack, sabotage, extraordinary
fire, flood, storm, epidemic or other impending emergencies that endanger
health, life or property.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
In its broad meaning, to prepare for and carry out the basic government
functions of maintaining the public peace, health and safety during an emergency
by employing equipment, facilities and employees of all Town departments and
resources of volunteer and quasi-public and private relief organizations.
REGULATIONS
Plans, programs and other emergency procedures deemed essential to
emergency services.
A comprehensive Town Emergency Operations Plan shall be developed for
adoption by the Town Council, to be maintained under authority of the Director.
In the preparation of this Plan, it is the intent that all services, equipment,
facilities and personnel of all departments shall be utilized to the fullest
extent. Each department assigned responsibilities in the plan shall be responsible
for carrying out all duties and functions assigned to it. Each department
shall formulate the operational aspects for this service which, when approved
by the Council, shall be an annex to and a part of the Town Emergency Operations
Plan.