§ 2-13-15. Emergency actions.

In order for Manatee County to fully carry out its responsibility of protecting and ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the people and property, the board upon recognition of a disaster emergency within the county shall:

(a)

Adopt a resolution declaring a state of local emergency that shall implement the disaster emergency plans and agreements applicable to Manatee County and shall be the authority for use or distribution of any supplies, equipment, materials and facilities assembled or arranged to be made available pursuant to the Manatee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and supporting documents; and

(b)

Provide for the exercise of the emergency powers conferred by Chapter 252, Florida Statutes. The board, in its discretion, may also prohibit certain acts by the citizens of the county during a disaster emergency when such acts would be detrimental to the overall interests of the other citizens of the county.

(Ord. No. 05-29, § 5, 6-21-05)