A. Emergency Preparedness. As used in this chapter, the term “emergency preparedness” means the preparation for and the carrying out of all emergency functions, other than functions for which military forces are primarily responsible, to prevent, minimize and repair injury and damage resulting from disasters. It includes preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery from disasters. It does not include, nor does any provision of this chapter apply to, any condition relating to a labor controversy.

B. Disasters. As used in this chapter, “disaster” includes in its meaning but is not limited to: extraordinary fire, flood, storm, epidemic, riot, earthquake, enemy attack, sabotage, other “civil emergencies” as defined in ACC 2.75.070, or other similar public calamity.

C. Preparation. As used in this chapter, “preparation” means the active planning, testing, and revising of operational procedures and policies to prepare for a disaster. It includes coordination with local, county, state and federal agencies to ensure cohesive working relationships and compatible emergency plans.

D. Mitigation. As used in this chapter, “mitigation” includes risk analysis, review and identification of hazards, both natural and manmade, development of strategies to minimize those hazards, and development of resources and capabilities to respond effectively to risks not controlled through conventional methods.

E. Response. As used in this chapter, “response” includes the initiation of warnings to potential disasters, initiation of actions necessary to effectively act during a disaster, damage assessment and evaluation, coordination of operations, logistics, and planning activities during a disaster, and documentation of actions taken during a disaster.

F. Recovery. As used in this chapter, “recovery” includes assessment of community needs after an event, prioritizing of actions for recovery, coordination of agencies during recovery, documentation of costs for future recovery of costs, and facilitation of disaster assistance offices in providing the community with efficient mechanisms to obtain federal, state and local assistance after disasters. (Ord. 6088 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3957 § 2(2), 1984.)