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Q: What is a gubernatorial state of emergency?
A: The governor is authorized under state law to declare a state of emergency in the case of a natural or man-made disaster. The law gives the governor broad authority to implement emergency measures to ensure the safety and health of the residents of Massachusetts, take appropriate steps to mobilize state assets, and conduct other emergency business for the protection of the state. A state of emergency enables the governor to assume command for the efficient use of the total resources of the state in order to mitigate the effects on people and property of a large-scale threat, emergency or disaster. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency drafts the documentation for a gubernatorial state of emergency declaration as well as requests for federal assistance when needed.
Source: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
Got a question? Try Ask the MMA What is a gubernatorial state of emergency?
What is a gubernatorial state of emergency?
Q: What is a gubernatorial state of emergency?
A: The governor is authorized under state law to declare a state of emergency in the case of a natural or man-made disaster. The law gives the governor broad authority to implement emergency measures to ensure the safety and health of the residents of Massachusetts, take appropriate steps to mobilize state assets, and conduct other emergency business for the protection of the state. A state of emergency enables the governor to assume command for the efficient use of the total resources of the state in order to mitigate the effects on people and property of a large-scale threat, emergency or disaster. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency drafts the documentation for a gubernatorial state of emergency declaration as well as requests for federal assistance when needed.
Source: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
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