[Ord. No. 306-12]
The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules and regulations
for utilization of the Township's Notification System and to
designate those officials who are authorized to initiate the system.
[Ord. No. 306-12]
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms
shall have the meanings stated herein unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
APPROVED NON-EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION
Shall mean any Township department or public safety or civic
group that operates primarily for the benefit of Long Hill Township
residents, conduct regular meetings or events and that has been provided
access to the Non-Emergency Notification System pursuant to Township
policy.
EMERGENCY
Shall mean and include any declared emergency or other situation
which may directly or indirectly affect the public's health and
safety. Examples of emergencies include major traffic disruptions,
pervasive power outages, widespread flooding, significant and unusual
criminal activity and dangerous animals.
NON-DISASTER EMERGENCY
Shall mean and include any disruption to segments of the
Township population in which no harm or risk to the general health
and safety is perceived. Examples of non-disaster emergencies include
a school or building closure, cancellation of a prearranged event,
localized road closure, localized power outage and special notifications
to Township employee's or civic group members.
[Ord. No. 306-12]
The Township Administrator in consultation with the Communications
Advisory Committee, Police Department and the Township Emergency Management
Coordinator, may propose policies and procedures consistent with the
rules and regulations set forth in this chapter. Copies of proposed
policies and procedures shall be submitted to the Township Clerk who
shall distribute copies to the Township Committee for adoption.