Title 02 Council and Legislation
Chapter 02.04 Civil Emergencies
Section 02.04.020 Definitions
When used in this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases, and their derivations, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in chapter 38.52 RCW and this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
- “Civil emergency” means a riot, unlawful assembly, insurrection, enemy attack, sabotage, acts of terrorism or other hostile action; or a natural or human caused disaster, including, but not limited to, fire, flood, storm, explosion, earthquake, volcanic disturbance or other natural cause.
- “Executive head” means the person designated by the City in conformity with state law and this chapter as the head of the city government for emergency management and disaster preparedness purposes pursuant to chapter 38.52 RCW.
Date Passed: Monday, July 14, 2008
Effective Date: Saturday, August 16, 2008
ORD C34277 Section 2
