[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of
the Town of Wethersfield 1-3-2006 (Ch. 2 of the 1990 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
The chief executive officer of a municipality
is authorized to declare a local disaster emergency in accordance
with the terms of Connecticut General Statutes, Sections 28-8a(a)
and 28-1(8).
Upon declaration of a local disaster emergency
by the Town Manager, the Town Manager and the Emergency Management
Director shall exercise all powers and authority granted to the Town
of Wethersfield and/or its chief executive officer (Town Manager)
under Title 28 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
In times of serious disaster or civil emergency,
the Town Manager is authorized to activate the Emergency Operations
Center. The Police Chief, the Fire Chief, the Health Director and
the Emergency Management Director, or their designated representatives,
shall assist the Town Manager in evaluating the need for the declaration
of a local disaster emergency.
In times of serious disaster or civil emergency,
the Town Manager will coordinate his or her response activities with
the appropriate Area Coordinator from the Connecticut Department of
Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
