As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The preparation for and the carrying out of all emergency
functions, other than functions for which the military forces are
primarily responsible, to minimize and repair injury and damage resulting
from disaster caused by enemy attack, sabotage or other hostile action
or by fire, flood or other natural causes.
Whenever necessary to meet an emergency for which adequate regulations
have not been adopted by the City Council, the Mayor, and in his absence
the President of the City Council, may by proclamation promulgate
and enforce such orders, rules and regulations relating to the conduct
of persons and the use of property as shall be necessary to protect
the public peace, health and safety and preserve lives and property
and to ensure the cooperation necessary in emergency management activities.
Such proclamations shall be posted in three public places and may
be rescinded by the City Council by resolution at any time.
It shall be unlawful for any person willfully to obstruct, hinder
or delay any member of the emergency management organization in the
enforcement of any order, rule, regulation, or plan issued pursuant
to this chapter or to do any act forbidden by any order, rule, regulation,
or plan issued pursuant to the authority contained in this chapter.
For each violation of any of the provisions of this chapter he shall
forfeit not more than $100, and in default of payment thereof shall
be imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months.