Definitions.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 2.30.020
in effect2.30.020 - Definitions.
As used in this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words shall have the meaning ascribed:
(A) "Disaster" means a flood, fire of extraordinary proportion, earthquake, storm, epidemic, water supply emergency, actual or threatened riot, serious domestic violence, insurrection, general war or other major calamity.
(B) "Emergency operations" means planning, preparation for, and carrying out of all emergency functions necessary to prevent, minimize and recover from the effects of a disaster.
(Ord. 3950 § 1, 1996: Ord. 3709 § 1 (part), 1993: Ord. 3198 § 2 (part), 1985)
Source: City of Las Vegas, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2.30OFEMOP_2.30.020DEFetched: 10/28/2026