Richfield |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter IX. PUBLIC SAFETY |
Section 900. CIVIL DEFENSE: EMERGENCY SERVICES |
§ 900.01. General provisions.
Subdivision 1. Definitions. For the purposes of this section the terms defined in this subsection have the meanings given them.
Subd. 2. The terms "civil defense" and "emergency services" mean 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, whether caused by enemy attack, sabotage, or other hostile actions, or by any natural catastrophe or disturbance. These functions shall include, without limitation, fire fighting service, police services, medical and health services, rescue, engineering and air raid warning services, communications, radiological, chemical and other special welfare services, emergency transportation, existing or properly assigned functions of plant protection, temporary restoration of public utility services and other functions related to civilian protection, together with all other activities necessary or incidental to preparation for and carrying out of the foregoing functions.
Subd. 3. "Emergency" means an emergency declared by the governor under the Minnesota Civil Defense Act, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 12, or where declared as hereinafter provided by the City because of any unprecedented accident or disruptive natural catastrophe.
Subd. 4. The terms "civil defense forces" and "emergency services" mean any personnel employed by the City and assigned by City department heads for service and for specific activities in preparation for civil defense and any other volunteer or paid members of the local emergency service agency engaged in carrying on emergency service functions in accordance with the provisions of this section.