EmergencyProcMilton100724PROCLAMATION
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
DECLARING A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE
IMMINENCE OF HURRICANE MILTON; PROVIDING THE CITY WITH
POWERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE PURSUANT TO
FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 252.38(3), AND CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE
VIII, DIVISION 2, SECTIONS 2-402, AND 2-403 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH; AND PROVIDING A
TERIVIINATION DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 252.38(3), Florida Statutes, authorizes the City of Atlantic Beach to
declare a state of local emergency and, upon declaration of a state of local emergency, to waive
certain procedures and formalities otherwise required of political subdivisions by law; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 2, Section 2-402 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Atlantic Beach defines "emergency" as "any occurrence, event, disaster or threat
thereof, whether accidental, natural, or caused by man, in war or peace, which results or may result
in substantial injury or harm to the population of the city or substantial damage to or loss of property
within the city"; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 2, Section 2-403 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Atlantic Beach authorizes certain powers in the event of a local state of emergency;
and
WHEREAS, the approach of Hurricane Milton, with potentially damaging winds, heavy rains
and storm surge, creates a disaster emergency endangering the safety, health and welfare of the City of
Atlantic Beach, its citizens and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the threat of flooding, property damage and personal injury are attendant, and
imminent disaster emergency conditions are expected within the next 48 hours; now therefore:
BY THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN US BY CHAPTER 2,
"ADMINISTRATION", AND ARTICLE VIII. "EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT", SECTION 2-403 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, I, CURTIS FORD, AS MAYOR OF THE
CITY ATLANTIC BEACH, AND I, WILLIAM B. KILLINGSWORTH, AS
CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DO HEREBY
DECLARE THAT:
Declaration of Emergency due to Hurricane Milton. A declaration of emergency for all
sections of the City of Atlantic Beach exists because of the imminence of Hurricane Milton. Such
emergency consists of, but is not limited to flooding, high winds, property damage and injuries to the
residents from flying debris and other conditions attendant to tropical storm -force winds and rain, all
endangering the safety, health and welfare of the City of Atlantic Beach and its residents and visitors.
Term of the State of Declaration of Emergency. The state of declaration of emergency, as
declared herein, shall last until such time as the threat of or danger from the emergency no longer exists.
At the time it is found that the emergency no longer exists, this Declaration shall be automatically
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terminated; however, this declaration shall not continue for longer than seven (7) consecutive days from
the date hereof unless renewed by subsequent declaration.
Instructions to Public Safety Personnel. We hereby instruct all public safety personnel
to include, but not limited to the Police Department, Public Works Department and, Planning and
Community Development to exercise all authority conferred by law and/or ordinance to coordinate
the combined efforts of all local, state and federal authorities to alleviate this situation.
Curtis Ford
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William B. Killpgsworth
City Manager
Date: 0c--1aber 202I
ATTEST:
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Deputy City Manager
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