Emergency declarations

July 17, 2007 -- OLYMPIA – Washington Governor Chris Gregoire today proclaimed a state of emergency for all 39 Washington counties due to a number wildfires burning across the state, as well as a concern for the availability of resources to deal with a severe and escalating fire season.

“I am taking this step as a precaution,” said Governor Gregoire. “Current wildfires need to be contained, but at the same time, we are looking at weather forecasts that project the possibility of more wildfires for some time to come.”    » read more »

07/11/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, in response to the Inyo Complex Fire that has burned more than thirty-five thousand acres and caused the contamination of the primary water supply for the City of Independence, today proclaimed a State of Emergency in Inyo County. The Governor directed state agencies to respond with personnel, equipment and facilities under the direction of the Office of Emergency Services (OES) and consistent with the State Emergency Plan. OES will provide local government assistance under the authority of the California Disaster Assistance Act.    » read more »

July 10, 2007 -- Salem – Last night Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act in response to a fire known as the “Egley Complex Fire” located west of Hines in Harney County .

In accordance with ORS 476.510-476.610, the Governor determined that a threat to life, safety, and property exists due to the fire and that the threat exceeds the fire-fighting capabilities of local fire-fighting personnel and equipment.    » read more »

Activates Guard to Help with Flooding Response

July 3, 2007 -- JEFFERSON CITY– Missouri Governor Matt Blunt declared a state of emergency exists in Missouri and activated the Missouri National Guard to help local communities respond to ongoing flooding in western Missouri.    » read more »

06/23/2007 -- California Governor Schwarzenegger today declared a State of Emergency in Kings County due to drought conditions. The Kings County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution requesting emergency status, citing low water tables, limited precipitation and reporting at least $1.2 million in crop damages due to drought conditions. On May 9, 2007, Kings County received a drought designation from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).    » read more »

Also announces funds for Bryan County Fire, extends emergency declaration for another 30 days

June 01, 2007 -- ATLANTA – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue sent a letter to President George W. Bush today requesting an Emergency Declaration for all 21 Georgia counties impacted by the continual widespread threat of drought and wildfires that has consumed more than 490,000 acres.    » read more »

May 15, 2007 -- CHARLESTON – West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin today extended the State of Emergency he declared April 15, 2007, in response to flooding, landslides, mudslides, heavy rain and high winds that affected 18 West Virginia counties on April 14-18.

The 18 counties affected are: Barbour, Boone, Cabell, Gilmer, Grant, Hardy, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Putnam, Upshur, Wayne, Webster and Wyoming counties.    » read more »

May 7, 2007 -- PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds has declared a state of emergency exists in Eastern South Dakota because of multiple tornadoes and heavy rainfall and has authorized state government resources to be coordinated by the Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management.

By signing Executive Order 2007-08, under the provisions of SDCL 33-15, otherwise known as the Emergency Management law, state government can utilize available resources in support of local government efforts in the protection of lives and property in the affected counties.    » read more »

Announcement follows declaration of a state of emergency

May 3, 2007 -- TALLAHASSEE, FL – Following the Florida Governor’s official declaration of a state of emergency due to wildfires and drought conditions threatening the State of Florida, Attorney General Bill McCollum today urged Floridians and visitors to take all necessary precautions.

The Attorney General also reminded Florida residents that the price gouging hotline has been activated and encouraged citizens to contact the Attorney General’s Office if they suspect they are the victims of price gouging or fraud.    » read more »

Governor also allows permits to be issued for oversize trucks removing debris

May 2, 2007 -- ATLANTA – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue today issued an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in 21 counties in southeast Georgia. These counties face severe drought conditions, which have created an extreme and widespread threat for wildland fires, according to the order.    » read more »

04/29/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued an emergency declaration to assist in the overpass rebuilding after the freeway collapsed near the Bay Bridge early this morning.    » read more »