§ 38-6. Post-disaster redevelopment priorities.  


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  • The following priority sequence shall govern community rebuilding and redevelopment efforts. Procedural responsibilities and associated priority of effort will be defined in detail in the comprehensive emergency management plan:

    (1)

    Re-establishing services that meet the physical and safety needs of the community to include, but not be limited to the provision of: water, food, ice, medical and health care, emergency access, continuity of governmental operations, communications, security of residents and possessions from harm, temporary housing, and debris removal;

    (2)

    Re-establishing the infrastructure necessary for community reconstruction such as, but not limited to: electrical distribution systems, potable water and sanitary sewer service, medical and health care facilities, storm water and transportation facilities, and housing facilities;

    (3)

    Restoring the community's economic base, as defined by the county GMP or accepted econometric principles and practices; and

    (4)

    Improving the community's ability to withstand the effects of future disasters.

(Ord. No. 2006-35, § 6)