2. Whenever in a multiple dwelling for which an annual emergency building evacuation plan is required to be filed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2001, c.80 (C. 52:27D-224.1) essential services are disrupted for a period of time longer than two hours, the owner of the multiple dwelling shall notify, in writing and by voice communication, the municipal emergency management coordinator. For the purposes of this section, “essential services” means the supply of adequate heat, water, hot water, electricity, gas, and telephone service.

L.2003,c.53,s.2.