Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 9.19 Local Emergency
Riverside Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Riverside
Cite as: Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 9.19 · Text as of 2026-10-04
9.19.010 - Authority designated.¶
Pursuant to Section 8630 of the Government Code of the State of California, and Chapter 9.20 of this Code, the Director of Emergency Services or his/her successor, are designated as the City officials who may proclaim a local emergency within the City and to act pursuant to the provisions of the California Emergency Services Act.
(Ord. 7757, § 30(Exh. A), 2026)
9.19.020 - Effective period of proclaimed emergency.¶
Whenever a local emergency is proclaimed by the aforementioned individuals, said emergency shall not remain in effect for a period in excess of seven days unless it has been ratified by the City Council, pursuant to the requirements of the Government Code of the State.
(Ord. 7757, § 30(Exh. A), 2026)
9.19.030 - Formal mutual aid agreement—Authorization.¶
During the period of any declared local emergency, the parties set forth in Section 2.68.010 in the same order of sequence, may authorize the providing of formal mutual aid to other political subdivisions of the State declaring a local emergency or request mutual aid from such political subdivisions when a local emergency exists.
(Ord. 7757, § 30(Exh. A), 2026)
9.19.040 - Formal mutual aid agreement—Implementation.¶
Provisions of this chapter providing for formal mutual aid in local emergencies may be implemented by appropriate emergency plans or agreements in compliance with federal, State, and local Charter.
(Ord. 7757, § 30(Exh. A), 2026)
9.19.050 - Informal mutual aid—Effect of chapter provisions.¶
It is expressly understood that this chapter shall not supplant existing agreements either oral or written between representatives of the City Fire Department, the City Police Department, and parties hereto providing for the exchange or furnishing of informal mutual aid.
(Ord. 7757, § 30(Exh. A), 2026)
9.19.060 - Informal mutual aid—Availability.¶
It is the intent of this chapter that informal mutual aid shall be available and furnished in all cases of local peril or emergency, when requested by appropriate agency designates as provided in Sections 9.19.010, 9.19.030 and 9.19.070.
(Ord. 7757, § 30(Exh. A), 2026)
9.19.070 - Informal mutual aid—Immediate rendering.¶
It is expressly understood that in cases arising from a need for informal mutual aid, the City Police Chief, the City Fire Chief, or their designated representatives shall render the necessary assistance immediately.
(Ord. 7757, § 30(Exh. A), 2026)
9.19.080 - Informal mutual aid—Effective period.¶
Whenever a request for informal mutual aid is honored by the City Police Chief, the City Fire Chief, or their designated representatives, it shall remain in effect no longer than 48 hours, unless it has been approved by the City Manager or the City Council.
(Ord. 7757, § 30(Exh. A), 2026)
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