The purpose of this ordinance is to set out and clarify the authority of the city and of its officers with regard to local, regional and national emergency and disaster situations. It is intended, in conformity with Article 11, Section 11 of the Washington State Constitution and with Ch. 38.52 RCW, to provide the city with the broadest power permitted by constitutional and statutory authority to preserve the public peace, health, safety and welfare. (Ord. M-3513 §1, 2000)