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Ord 3485 5/15/1979 ORDINANCE NO. j1/ 1� ORDINANCE EXTENDING STATE OF DISASTER EMERGENCY FOR SEVEN DAYS, AND REGULATING BEING OR REMAIN- ING IN CERTAIN AREAS AT CERTAIN TIMES. WHEREAS, the state of the emergency declared by Ordinance No. 3450 automatically terminates on May 16, 1979, by virtue of Article 5890 (e) , Revised Civil Statutes of Texas; and, WHEREAS, the aftermath of the tornado still creates an emergency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. Prior approval having been given by the Governor, the state of disaster emergency in the City of Wichita Falls is hereby extended for a period of seven days, ending May 23, 1979, such extension being reasonably necessary to protect the health, life and property of the City and its inhabitants. SECTION 2. From 12: 00 O'clock P.M. until 6: 00 o'clock A.M. , no unauthorized persons will be in or remain in those residential areas of the City which were damaged by the tornado, as determined by the Chief of Police. Unauthorized P ersons are all persons except people who own property or who resided in the area on April 10, 1979, their relatives and emergency crews. SECTION 3 . Any violations of this ordinance shall subject the offender to the penalties provided in Article 5890 (e) , Revised Civil Statutes of Texas. SECTION 4. This ordinance is declared to be an emergency ordinance, and shall become effective upon its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of May, 1979. /,rLBf��clC t-Pl M A Y O R R ATTEST: Cit Clerk