What’s a State of Emergency? Here’s what it means when one is declared in NC
Gov. Stein has issued a State of Emergency for North Carolina. Here’s what that means and some past examples of declarations.
Fact Check: Human metapneumovirus in China is not ‘new,’ no state of emergency declared
A recent increase in cases of the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in China has been misrepresented on social media as evidence ...
State of Emergency issued for 37 counties in AL including Chambers, Lee, and Macon
Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 37 counties in anticipation of this week’s winter weather.
NC state of emergency declared as Charlotte braces for snow, sleet and ice from storm
Charlotte has a 100% chance of snow, sleet and freezing rain from the approaching system, National Weather Service forecasters said.
TEMA declares state of emergency ahead of snow
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has declared a state of emergency as a major snow event is expected across ...
McKee declines to declare homelessness an emergency in R.I.
Though the number of unhoused people has been steadily rising, the governor has pushed back against a declaration. “I would ...
Santa Monica declares local state of emergency, curfew for residents in evacuation zones
Santa Monica has declared a sunset to sunrise curfew in mandatory evacuation areas as the Palisades Fire continues to rage.
Alabama National Guard activated ahead of winter weather threat
The Alabama National Guard has been activated to help with the severe weather expected in Alabama over the next couple of days. About 350 Guardsmen will operate six Mobility Support Teams that will be ...