§ 5-2. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this chapter:

All-hazards means any incident or event, natural or human caused, that requires an organized response by a public, private, and/or governmental entity in order to protect life, public health and safety, values to be protected, and to minimize any disruption of governmental, social, and economic services.

Emergency management means those measures taken by the public and governmental units operating within Carteret County to minimize the adverse effect of any type of any all-hazards incident, including preparedness, prevention, mitigation, warning, movement, shelter, emergency assistance, response, and recovery. This term shall not, however, include any activity, maneuvers, operations, or exercises that are the primary responsibility of the military forces of the United States.

Emergency management personnel means all employees of Carteret County and municipal governments within Carteret County, their departments, boards, institutions, and councils, agents, representatives, contractors and subcontractors who are participating in emergency management activities. Where possible, duties assigned to municipal or county departments shall be the same as or similar to the normal duties of the department.

State of emergency means the condition that exists whenever, during times of public crisis, any all-hazards incident, rioting, catastrophe, or similar public emergency, public safety authorities are unable to maintain public order or afford adequate protection for lives or property, and which constitutes a significant threat to public health, safety and welfare whether actual or imminent.

Volunteers means all volunteer personnel and agencies offering emergency management service to, and accepted by municipalities and the county.

(Ord. of 7-21-14(1))