The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except when
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
CIVIL DEFENSE
All measures undertaken by or on behalf of the state, county
and the Village to prepare for and minimize the effects of enemy action
upon the civilian population.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Includes civil defense and means all measures undertaken
by or on behalf of the Village within the Village:
A.
To prepare for and minimize the effect of any unplanned incident
that has the potential to impact personal health and safety or damage
property.
B.
To assist in emergency repairs or restorations of vital public
utilities and facilities destroyed or damaged by such action.
ENEMY ACTION
Hostile action by a foreign power that threatens the security
of the Village.
UNPLANNED INCIDENTS
Disasters caused by floods; tornadoes; severe snow/ice storms;
fires; hazardous material spills; significant power outages; major
vehicle, train, boat, or airplane disasters; human pandemics; terrorism;
hostile action; and other natural or man-made disasters.
Whenever necessary, to meet a duly proclaimed emergency for
which adequate regulations have not been adopted by the Village Board,
the Village President and/or the DOEM may enforce such orders, rules,
and regulations as shall be deemed necessary to protect the public
peace, health and safety, preserve lives and property, preserve economic
stability, ensure cooperation, and regulate the conduct of the public.
In preparing and executing the emergency management plan, the
DOEM shall utilize the services, equipment, supplies, and facilities
of the existing departments and agencies of the Village and its political
subdivisions to the extent practicable. The officers and personnel
of such departments and agencies are directed to provide such services,
facilities, and equipment as may be required.
The DOEM may, subject to the approval of the EMC and the Village
Board, enter into mutual aid agreements with other political subdivisions
within Washington County, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes and the Wisconsin
Emergency Operations Plan. A copy of such agreements shall be filed
with state and county directors of emergency management.
It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully obstruct, hinder,
or delay any member of emergency management in the enforcement of
any order, rule, regulation, or plan issued pursuant to this chapter
or do any act forbidden by an order, rule, regulation, or plan pursuant
to the authority contained in this chapter. For violation of any of
the provisions in this section such person shall forfeit not less
than $100 nor more than $500 and, in default of payment thereof, shall
be imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding 90 days
or until such forfeiture shall have been paid.