Emergency Declarations

An emergency declaration is a formal policy announcement that activates special legal powers and resources to address an urgent and critical situation. It can be issued at the local, state, or federal level, and allows authorities to bypass normal procedures to respond to events like natural disasters, public health crises, or civil unrest. In general, emergency declarations trigger a range of actions at various government levels, primarily aimed at protecting life, property, and public health during a disaster. Declarations allow for the mobilization of resources and the implementation of measures that might not be possible under normal circumstances. These actions can include supplementing state and local efforts, providing assistance to individuals and businesses, facilitating infrastructure repair, and increasing the availability of financial resources.

Emergency Declarations issued by the Adams County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) are listed below: