358.2. In case of irresistible force of such a nature as to imperil the life or health of the population or seriously damage the equipment of the Regional Government, the chairman of the executive committee may order any expenditure deemed necessary and award any contract necessary to remedy the situation. In such a case, the chairman must make a report of such action and the reasons therefor to the council at its next sitting. However, if the committee sits before the council, the chairman shall make his report to the committee and table it before the council at its next sitting.