There is hereby created the office (function) of disaster director of the City of Hillsboro, which shall be held by the mayor of the City of Hillsboro in accordance with state law.
(1) 
An assistant disaster director may be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the director;
(2) 
A disaster coordinator may be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the director;
(3) 
The director shall be responsible for carrying out the duties and responsibilities set forth in Section 1.404 of this article. He may delegate authority for execution of these duties to the assistant director and/or the coordinator, but ultimate responsibility for such execution shall remain with the director.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-1)
The powers and duties of the director shall include supervision of the development of a disaster services plan for the City of Hillsboro, and the recommendation for adoption by the city council of any and all mutual aid plans and agreements which are deemed essential for the implementation of such disaster services plan. The powers of the director shall include the authority to declare a state of emergency, but such action may be subject to confirmation by the city council at its next meeting. The duties of the director shall also include the causing of a survey of the availability of existing personnel, equipment, supplies and services which could be used during an emergency, as provided for herein, as well as a continuing study of the need for amendments and improvements in the disaster services plan.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-2)
The mayor of the City of Hillsboro is hereby authorized to join with the county judge of Hill County and the mayors of the other cities in said county in the formation of a disaster services council for Hill County and shall have the authority to cooperate in the formation of a disaster services plan for Hill County and in the appointment of a disaster coordinator for Hill County, as well as all other powers necessary to participate in a county-wide program of disaster services.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-3)
The duties and responsibilities of the disaster director shall include the following:
(1) 
The control and direction of the actual operation or training of the disaster services organization of the City of Hillsboro.
(2) 
The determination of all questions of authority and responsibility that may arise within the disaster services organization of the City of Hillsboro.
(3) 
The maintenance of necessary liaison with other municipal, district, state, county, regional, federal or other disaster services organizations.
(4) 
The marshaling, after declaration of an emergency as provided for above, of all necessary personnel, equipment or supplies for any department of the City of Hillsboro to aid in the carrying out of the disaster services plan.
(5) 
The issuance of all necessary proclamations as to the existence of an emergency and the immediate operational effectiveness of the disaster services plan.
(6) 
The issuance of reasonable rules, regulations or directives which are necessary for the protection of life and property in the City of Hillsboro, such rules and regulations shall be filed in the office of the city secretary and shall receive widespread publicity unless publicity will be of aid and comfort to the enemy.
(7) 
The supervision of the drafting and execution of mutual aid agreements, in cooperation with the representatives of the state and of other local political subdivisions of the state, and the drafting and execution, if deemed desirable, of an agreement with the county in which said city is located and with other municipalities within the county, for the countywide coordination of disaster services efforts.
(8) 
The supervision of and final authorization for the procurement of all necessary supplies and equipment, including acceptance of private contributions.
(9) 
The authorizing of agreements, after approval of the city attorney, for the use of private property for public shelter and other purposes.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-4)
The operational disaster services organization of the City of Hillsboro shall consist of the officers and employees of the City of Hillsboro so designated by the director in the disaster services plan, as well as all organized volunteer disaster relief associations or groups. The functions and duties of this organization shall be distributed among such officers and employees in accordance with the terms of the disaster services plan. Such plan shall set forth the form of the organization, establish and designate divisions and functions, assign tasks, duties, and powers, and designate officers and employees to carry out the provisions of this article. Insofar as possible, the form of organization, titles and terminology shall conform to the recommendations of the State Disaster Emergency Services Council of the State of Texas and of the federal government.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-5)
Any unauthorized person who shall operate a siren or other device so as to simulate a warning signal, or the termination of a warning, shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this article and shall be subject to the penalties imposed by this article.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-6)
(a) 
Any light displayed contrary to any order, rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this article shall constitute a public nuisance.
(b) 
When deemed necessary in order to protect life or property during blackouts and air raids, the police are authorized to enter upon any premises within the city, using reasonable force, and extinguish lights or take other necessary action to make effective any order, rule or regulation promulgated under the authority conferred by this article.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-7)
At all times when the orders, rules and regulations made and promulgated pursuant to this article shall be in effect, they shall supersede and override all existing ordinances, orders, rules and regulations insofar as the latter may be inconsistent herewith.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-8)
This article is an exercise by the city of its governmental functions for the protection of the public peace, health and safety and neither the City of Hillsboro, the agents and representatives of said city, or any individual, receiver, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or trustee, or any of the agents thereof in good faith carrying out, complying with or attempting to comply with any order, rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be liable for any damage sustained to persons as the result of said activity. Any person owning or controlling real estate or other premises who voluntarily and without compensation grants to the City of Hillsboro a license or privilege, or otherwise permits the city to inspect, designate and use the whole or any part or parts of such real estate or premises for the purpose of sheltering persons during an actual, impending or practice enemy attack shall, together with his successors in interest, if any, not be civilly liable for the death of, or injury to, any person on or about such real estate or premises under such license, privilege or other permission or for loss of, or damage to, the property of such person.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-10)
No person shall have the right to expend any public funds of the city in carrying out any disaster services activity authorized by this article without prior approval by the city council, nor shall any person have any right to bind the city by contract, agreement or otherwise without prior and specific approval of the city council, except as provided by in federal and state laws when the City of Hillsboro is under an actual major emergency.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-11)
It shall be unlawful for any person willfully to obstruct, hinder or delay any member of the disaster services organization in the enforcement of any rule or regulation issued pursuant to this article, or to do any act forbidden by any rule or regulation issued pursuant to the authority contained in this article. It shall likewise be unlawful for any person to wear, carry or display any emblem, insignia or any other means of identification as a member of the disaster services organization of the City of Hillsboro, unless authority to do so has been granted to such person by the proper officials.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-12)
The violation of any provision of this article is hereby declared to be and shall constitute a misdemeanor, which, upon conviction therefor, shall be punishable by a fine in accordance with the general penalty provision set forth in Section 1.109 of this code. Each violation and each day of such violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(1974 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-13)