Presenter
Presented by Ms. Carlisle
Title
Resolution implementing the City of Pittsburgh Emergency Operations Plan.
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WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has enacted the Emergency Management Services Code at 35 PaCSA §7101, et seq.; and,
WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Services Code provides, in part, for reducing vulnerability of people and communities to damage, injury and loss of life and property resulting from disasters, and further to prepare for prompt and efficient rescue, care and treatment of persons victimized or threatened by disaster; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the importance of expeditious action in the event of, or prior to a disaster or emergency affecting, or threatening to affect seriously the safety, health or welfare of the populace; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the specific terms and provisions of the Emergency Management Services Code and the specific terms and provisions of the Counter Terrorism Preparedness, Planning, and Response Act (Act 2002, PL 1967, No. 227);
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
Section 1. The City of Pittsburgh, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacts as follows:
The City of Pittsburgh hereby adopts and implements the CITY OF PITTSBURGH EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN as authorized and outlined by the Emergency Management Services Code (35 PaCSA § 7101, et seq.)