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Proclamation of a State of Emergency for COVID-19 and Other Executive Actions (Governor of the State of California)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
California
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, General
Keyword
Public health Hazards Risk assessment/management Policy/planning Vending Internal trade Governance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This order proclaims a state of emergency in California due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In preparing for and responding to COVID-19, all agencies of the state government use and employ state personnel, equipment, and facilities or perform any and all activities consistent with the direction of the Office of Emergency Services and the State Emergency Plan, as well as the California Department of Public Health and the Emergency Medical Services Authority. Also, all residents are to heed the advice of emergency officials with regards to this emergency in order to protect their safety.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ca.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

California Emergency Services Act (California Government Code: Title 2 - Government of the State of California; Division 1 - General; Chapter 7 (secs. 8550 - 8669.7)

Legislation | United States of America | 1970 (2020)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Executive Order N-42-20.

Legislation | United States of America | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Water supply, Sewerage, Water charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX