2.12.020 Definitions.
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When used in this ordinance, the following words, terms and phrases, and their derivations, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in Ch. 38.52 RCW and this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
"Civil emergency" means a riot, unlawful assembly, insurrection, enemy attack, sabotage, or other hostile action; or a natural or human caused disaster, including fire, flood, storm, explosion, earthquake, volcanic disturbance or other natural cause.
"Executive head" means the person designated by the city in conformity with state law and this ordinance as the head of the city government for emergency management and disaster preparedness purposes pursuant to Ch. 38.52 RCW. (Ord. M-3513 §1, 2000)