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Declaration of State of Emergency to Protect from the Dangerous Effects of COVID-19 (Executive Order 2020-01D of Governor of State of Ohio)

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

This executive order declares a state of emergency for the entire State of Ohio to protect the well-being of the citizens of Ohio from the dangerous effects of COVID-19, to justify the authorization of personnel of State department and agencies as are necessary, to coordinate the State response to COVID-19, and to assist in protecting the lives, safety, and healthy of the citizens of Ohio. The order also encourages persons who believe that they have been subjected to excessive prices for essential consumer goods during this public health emergency to contact the office of the Ohio Attorney General.

Full text
English
Website
governor.ohio.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Department of Public Safety (Ohio Revised Code: Title [55] LV Roads - Highways – Bridges; Chapter 5502)

Legislation | United States of America | 2020

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX