Community Corner

Malloy Signs Declaration of Emergency for Connecticut

The state of Connecticut is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

 

In advance of Hurricane Sandy’s likely impact on Connecticut, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today signed a Declaration of Emergency, otherwise known as a state of emergency, according to a press release from the governor's office.

The Declaration of Emergency provides Governor Malloy with a number of emergency powers, including:    

Find out what's happening in Berlinwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • The ability to modify or suspend any state statute, regulation, or requirement (for example: altering work hours, waiving licensing requirements, etc.)     
  • The ability to order civil preparedness forces into action
  • The ability to designate vehicle and person routes and movements

“The forecast path of Hurricane Sandy has convinced me that the signing of this declaration is necessary, and will help us react more quickly and effectively in the event of a serious weather event,” said Governor Malloy. “This storm needs to be taken seriously and just as the state is taking preparatory actions, I encourage the public and all of the state’s utility companies to do the same."

Attached to the article is a PDF version of the signed declaration.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here