§ 7.52.07. Duties.

In performing his duties under this chapter, the mayor or the director of civil defense when authority is delegated to him by the mayor is authorized to cooperate with the state government, with other cities and counties, and with private agencies in all matters pertaining to the civil defense of this city and of the state. In performing his duties under this chapter, and to affect its policy and purpose, the mayor is further authorized and empowered:

A.

To make, amend and rescind the necessary orders, rules, and regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter within the limits of the authority conferred upon him herein, with due consideration for the plans of the county and state government,

B.

To prepare a comprehensive plan and program for the civil defense of this city, such plan and program to be integrated into and coordinated with the civil defense plans of the county government and state government to the fullest possible extent.

C.

In accordance with such plan and program for the civil defense of the city to institute training programs and public information programs, and to take all other preparatory steps, including the partial or full mobilization of the civil defense organization in advance of actual disaster to insure the furnishing of adequately trained and equipped forces of civil defense personnel in time of need,

D.

To make such studies and surveys of the industries, resources, and facilities in this city as may be necessary to ascertain the capabilities of the city for civil defense, and to plan for the most efficient emergency use thereof.

E.

On behalf of this city to enter into mutual aid arrangements with other cities and counties within this state and also with civil defense agencies or organizations in other states for reciprocal civil defense aid and assistance in case of disaster too great to be dealt with unassisted. Such mutual aid arrangements may be made subject to the approval of the governor or of the state director of civil defense.

F.

To delegate any administrative authority vested in him under this chapter, and to provide for the sub-obligation of any such authority,

G.

To cooperate with the governor and the state office of civil defense and other appropriate state offices and agencies, and with the officials and agencies of other cities and counties within the state, pertaining to the civil defense of the state, including the direction or control of:

1.

Blackouts and practice blackouts air-raid drills, mobilization of civil defense forces and other tests and exercises;

2.

Warnings and signals for drills or attacks, and the mechanical devices to be used in connection therewith;

3.

The effective screening or extinguishing of all lights and lighting devices and appliances;

4.

Shutting off water mains, gas mains, electric power connectings and the suspension of all other utility services

5.

The conduct of civilians, and the movement and cessation of movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic during, prior, and subsequent to drills or attack;

6.

Public meetings or gatherings; and

7.

The evacuation and reception of the civil population.

( Ord. No. 30, § 7 )