Ord 3470 5/1/1979 ORDINANCE NO. 3470
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 emergency declared by Ordinance
No. 3450 automatically terminates on May 2, 1979, by virtue
of Article 5890 (e) , Revised Civil Statues 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 9, 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
persons 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 it passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st day of May, 1979.
M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk