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Once a proclamation of emergency is issued and through the state of local emergency the mayor is empowered to:

A. Request the governor for all necessary assistance;

B. Obtain vital supplies, equipment and such other properties found lacking and needed for the protection of the life and property of the people, and bind the city for the fair value thereof, and if required immediately, to commandeer the same for public use;

C. To require emergency services of any city officer or employee and to command the aid of as many citizens of this community as he thinks necessary in the execution of his duties; such persons shall be entitled to all privileges, benefits and immunities as are provided by state law for registered civil defense and disaster worker volunteers. (Prior code § 1.90.040)