§ 30-26. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Emergency means any occurrence or threat thereof, whether accidental, natural or caused by man, in war or peace, which results or may result in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property.

(Code 1970, § 11-142(a); Ord. No. 85-08, § 3, 5-7-85; Ord. No. 87-15, § 3, 5-12-87)

State law reference

Definition of emergency, F.S. § 252.34(3); local emergency management powers, F.S. § 252.38 et seq.

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.