Glasgow Emergency Powers ordinance (§ 225.120)

A. In addition to any and all powers now granted to and exercised by the Mayor of the City of Glasgow, Missouri, such officer is hereby granted the further emergency powers:

1. The Mayor shall have the right to declare an emergency to exist when, in his/her opinion, one (1) or more of the following conditions exists:

a. Imminent danger of destruction of life or property due to unusual conditions.

b. Imminent danger of unusual or extreme weather conditions, making use of City streets or areas difficult or impossible.

c. Imminent danger of civil commotion, uprising or riot.

d. Stoppage or loss of electrical power affecting a major portion of or service to the City.

2. After declaration of emergency, and public notification thereof to the extent practicable, said Mayor shall have the right to exercise any or all of the following powers:

a. The power to use employees of the City of Glasgow to assist in the preservation of life, limb, and property.

b. The power to close streets and sidewalks to the use of the public.

c. The power to impose emergency curfew regulations.

d. The power to close business establishments.

e. The power to close any municipality-owned buildings and other facilities to the use of the general public.

f. The power to designate portions of the City to which any or all emergency regulations shall apply, if less than the entire area of said City.

g. The power to do any and all acts necessary and incidental to the preservation of life, limb and property of the citizenry of the City of Glasgow, Missouri.