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Staff briefs council on mayoral emergency powers, policy group and community preparedness
Summary
Emergency management staff outlined mayoral powers under municipal code, the citypolicy group and emergency operations center activation, the councils communications role during incidents, the CERT volunteer program and a 96-hour self-sufficiency recommendation for residents.
Emergency management staff walked council members through local response roles, mayoral authority and steps residents should take to prepare for disasters.
“1 is declare a disaster. And when she declares a disaster, it is effective when it is disseminated to the public,” staff member Yasmin Kamana said, describing the mayors authority under city policy and municipal code. Kamana…
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