As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT
Includes civil defense and means the preparation for and 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.
In preparing and executing the emergency government plan, the Director
shall utilize the services, equipment, supplies and facilities of the existing
departments and agencies of the Village to the maximum extent practicable.
When the Village Board has approved the plan, all municipal agencies and departments
of the Village shall perform the duties and functions assigned by the approved
plan.
The emergency government organization shall take action in accordance
with the emergency government plan only after a declaration of emergency and
the issuance of official disaster warnings. Declarations of emergency shall
be made by the Governor, the Village Board or the Village President or, in
his absence, by the Emergency Government Director. Such state of emergency
shall continue until terminated by the issuing authority, provided that any
declaration not issued by the Governor may be terminated by the Village Board.
Whenever necessary to meet an emergency for which adequate regulations
have not been adopted by the Village Board, the Village President or, in his
absence, the Emergency Government Director may proclaim, promulgate and enforce
orders, rules and regulations relating to the conduct of persons and the use
of property which are necessary to protect the public peace, health and safety,
to preserve lives and property and to ensure cooperation in emergency government
activities. Such proclamations shall be posted in three public places and
may be rescinded by resolution of the Village Board.