ORDINANCE NO. BL2006-954
An ordinance amending Chapter 2.10 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to provide for the creation and implementation of a "Nashville KNOWS" program.
WHEREAS, one of the highest priorities of any government must be the protection of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Metropolitan Government to use its resources to educate citizens regarding emergency preparedness, and to provide its citizens with the information and knowledge necessary to respond in the event of an emergency; and
WHEREAS, in these uncertain times, Nashvillians cannot afford to be uninformed about what to do in case of an emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Management has been conducting training sessions for citizens, but must continue in its efforts to inform as many citizens as possible; and
WHEREAS, the City
of Nashville continually receives federal grant funds to provide communications
to its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT
OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Chapter 2.10 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws be and the same is hereby amending by adding the following new Section 2.10.070:
2.10.070 "Nashville
KNOWS" program.
A. Using existing resources, the office of emergency management shall be responsible
for the initiation and implementation of a program to be called "Nashville
KNOWS." The "Nashville KNOWS" program shall be designed to maximize
resources and efforts to prepare the citizens of Nashville regarding:
1. The steps to take in advance and in preparation of emergency situations;
and
2. Responses and actions that should be taken in the event of various types
of emergency situations.
B. The office of
emergency management shall be the agency responsible for the implementation
of the "Nashville KNOWS" program, which shall be focused on reaching
out and informing Nashvillians about emergency response through, but not limited
to, the initiation of a public relations campaign for the City, the conducting
of neighborhood meetings at neighborhood sites, and the teaching of educational
programs in the public schools.
C. The office of emergency management shall provide to the mayor and the members
of the metropolitan council, on or before January 31 of each year, a report
of its activities conducted in accordance with the provisions of this section
during the preceding year.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Sponsored by: Jim
Shulman, Buck Dozier, Amanda McClendon, J. B. Loring, Lynn Williams
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY |
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Introduced: | February 7, 2006 |
Passed First Reading: | February 7, 2006 |
Referred to: | Budget
& Finance Committee Public Safety Committee |
Passed Second Reading: | February 21, 2006 |
Passed Third Reading: | March 21, 2006 |
Approved: | March 30, 2006 |
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