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Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19 (Governor of the State of Arizona)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Arizona
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 declaration provides that a State of Emergency exists in Arizona due to the COVID-19 outbreak, effective March 11, 2020. It also directs that the State of Arizona Emergency Response and Recovery Plan be used, and the Division of Emergency Management to be engaged, as necessary or requested, to assist the Arizona Department of Health Services’ coordination of the public health emergency response and authorize the use of state assets as necessary.

Full text
English
Website
azgovernor.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Emergency Management (Arizona Revised Statutes: Title 26 - Military Affairs and Emergency Management; Chapter 2)

Legislation | United States of America | 2020

Keyword: Hazards, Governance, Early warning system, Risk assessment/management, Public health, Institution, Procedural matters, Flood, Forest fires, Local government

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Enhanced Surveillance Advisories and Public Health Emergencies (Arizona Revised Statutes: Title 36 - Public Health and Safety; Chapter 6 – Public Health Control; Article 9)

Legislation | United States of America | 2020

Keyword: Hazards, Governance, Early warning system, Risk assessment/management, Public health, Institution, Procedural matters, Flood, Forest fires, Local government

Source: FAO, FAOLEX