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A. The director shall be responsible to the Mayor with regard to all phases of emergency management in the Borough. Under the supervision of the Mayor, the director shall maintain liaison with the state and federal authorities and the authorities of other nearby political subdivisions so as to ensure the most effective operation of the emergency preparedness plan.

B. The Department of Emergency Operations shall prepare and maintain a Borough emergency plan as required by state law.

C. The basic plan and all amendments shall be submitted to the Mayor. If approved after coordination with all local jurisdictions involved, the Mayor will submit the plan and its amendments to the Borough Assembly for their approval. The plan and any amendments will take effect 30 days from the date of submittal unless action is taken by the Assembly disapproving the Mayor’s submission. In the event the plan or an amendment is pending approval at the time that a disaster is proclaimed under the provisions of this chapter, the plan or amendment will be considered approved immediately and will remain effective unless specifically revoked by the Assembly.

D. The Department of Emergency Operations shall:

1. Coordinate the recruitment of volunteer personnel and agencies to augment the personnel and facilities of the Borough for disaster purposes;

2. Develop and coordinate plans for the immediate use of the facilities, equipment, human effort and other resources of the Borough for the purposes of minimizing or preventing damage to persons and property, and protecting and restoring to usefulness governmental services and public utilities necessary for the public health and safety;

3. Negotiate and conclude agreements with owners or persons in control of buildings or other property for the use of such buildings or other property for disaster purposes and designating suitable buildings as public shelters;

4. Through public informational programs, educate the public as to actions necessary and required for the protection of their persons and property in case of disaster, as defined in this chapter;

5. Conduct exercises and training to ensure efficient operation of disaster response forces;

6. Coordinate with other private and public agencies engaged in disaster response activities;

7. Determine requirements of the Borough for food and other necessities in the event of a disaster emergency;

8. Procure and pre-position supplies, materials and equipment;

9. Determine requirements and standards for local disaster communications;

10. Establish a manual of resources available on a voluntary or contractual basis for use in a disaster emergency;

11. Prepare, for issuance by the Mayor, orders, proclamations and regulations as necessary or appropriate in coping with disasters;

12. Develop and carry out procedures and policies to effectively employ disaster relief funds made available by the Mayor’s authority or by special legislative action; these procedures shall include application and documentation by disaster victims or applicants, review, verification and funding approval, and processing of appeals; and

13. Do other things necessary or proper for the implementation of this chapter, including assuming such authority and conducting such activity as the Mayor may direct to promote and execute the emergency plan. (Ord. 2012-35 § 2, 2012; amended during 2004 republication; amended during 1993 republication; Ord. 89-002 § 6, 1989; Ord. 86-017 § 25, 1986; Ord. 80-5 § 2, 1980. 2004 Code § 2.28.071.)