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Proclamation of State of Emergency for COVID-19 (Governor of State of West Virginia)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
West Virginia
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 proclamation declares that a State of Emergency does exist in West Virginia due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Full text
English
Website
governor.wv.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (West Virginia Code: Chapter 15. Public Safety; Article 5)

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