As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Includes civil defense and means all measures undertaken by or on
behalf of the state and its subdivisions to prepare for and minimize the effect
of enemy action and natural or man-made disaster upon the civilian population
and to effectuate emergency repairs to, or the emergency restoration of, vital
public utilities and facilities destroyed or damaged by such action or disaster.
The emergency management organization shall take action in accordance
with the emergency management plan only after the declaration of an emergency
and issuance of official disaster warnings. Declaration of an emergency shall
be made by the Governor, the Village Board, the Village President or, in the
absence of the Village President, by the Director. Such state of emergency
shall continue until terminated by the issuing authority, provided that any
declaration not issued by the Governor may be terminated by the Village Board.
Whenever necessary to meet an emergency for which adequate regulations
have not been adopted by the Village Board, the Village President and, in
his or her absence, the Emergency Management Director may proclaim, promulgate
and enforce orders, rules and regulations relating to the conduct of persons
and the use of property which are necessary to protect the public peace, health
and safety and preserve lives or property and to ensure cooperation in emergency
management activities. Such proclamations shall be posted in three public
places and may be rescinded by resolution of the Village Board.
No person shall willfully obstruct, hinder or delay any member of the emergency management organization in the enforcement of any order, rule, regulation or plan issued pursuant to the authority contained in this chapter. Any person who shall violate the prohibitions of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the penalty as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, §Â
1-4 of this Code.