The purpose of the emergency code is to provide for regulations which set forth the responsibilities of the city in the event an emergency or disaster exists within the city. The regulations are intended to reduce the vulnerability of the city to loss of life, injury to persons or property and human suffering and financial loss resulting from emergencies and to assign authority and responsibilities to various city officers and employees. (Ord. 2000-24 § 1 (part): prior code § 1.400)