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Declaration of Disaster Emergency – COVID-19 (Executive Order 20-02 of Governor of State of Rhode Island)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Rhode Island
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Public health Hazards Risk assessment/management Policy/planning
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This executive order declares a state of emergency for the state of Rhode Island due to the dangers to health and life posed by COVID-19 and activates the state disaster emergency plan.

Full text
English
Website
governor.ri.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Rhode Island Emergency Management Act (State of Rhode Island General Laws: Title 30 Military Affairs and Defense; Chapter 30-15)

Legislation | United States of America | 1973 (2020)

Keyword: Hazards, Governance, Early warning system, Risk assessment/management, Public health, Institution, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX