A State of Emergency can sound scary.
When the state governor (or another governing official) declares one, here’s what it means.
What does a ‘State of Emergency’ mean in NC?
A State of Emergency can be declared by a governor, local mayor, governing body of a municipality, county or the General Assembly.
According to the Department of Public Safety , declaring a State of Emergency will:
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Enable government officials to take extra measures to protect the public.
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Trigger anti-price gouging laws.
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Seek state or federal funding aid for disaster response if it is warranted.
Declarations typically include:
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A description of the geographical area covered.
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Lists of prohibitions and/or restrictions on certain activities.
At the state level, other executive orders may be issued along with the state of emergency declaration…