Only the principal executive officer of a political subdivision may declare a local state of emergency. Except with the consent of the governing body of the political subdivision, a local state of emergency may not continue or be renewed for longer than 30 days. An order or proclamation that declares, continues, or terminates a local state of emergency shall be: given prompt and general publicity; and filed promptly with the chief local records–keeping agency. Declaration of a local state of emergency: activates the response and recovery aspects of any applicable local state of emergency plan; and authorizes the provision of aid and assistance under the applicable plan.