[Ord. 147, 10/1/1980, § 1]
The local Emergency Management Organization is hereby established
in accordance with the plan and program of the Pennsylvania Emergency
Management Agency. The local organization shall have the responsibility
for emergency management, response and recovery within the territorial
limits of Plainfield Township within which it is organized and, in
addition, shall conduct such services outside of its jurisdictional
limits as may be required under law.
[Ord. 147, 10/1/1980, § 2]
The present Civil Defense Program and Organization in Plainfield
Township is hereby terminated and all its authorities and powers,
property, including all equipment is transferred to the Emergency
Management Organization.
[Ord. 147, 10/1/1980, § 3]
The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Plainfield Township
or in his absence the Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of
Plainfield Township shall have the authority to declare a disaster
emergency which is subject to ratification by the Board of Supervisors
of Plainfield Township. The declaration shall not be continued or
renewed for a period in excess of seven days except by or with the
consent of the Board of Supervisors of Plainfield Township.
[Ord. 147, 10/1/1980, § 4]
The Plainfield Township Emergency Management Organization shall
annually appoint a coordinator who shall be responsible for planning,
administration and operation of the local Organization subject to
direction and control of the Board of Supervisors of Plainfield Township.
[Ord. 147, 10/1/1980, § 5]
The coordinator shall be professionally competent and capable
of planning, effecting coordination among operating agencies of the
government and controlling coordinated operations by local emergency
preparedness forces. The coordinator shall attend and successfully
complete all phases of educational instructions, seminars and conferences
required, by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
