Executive order [Apr. 15, 1999A]

THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:
WHEREAS: During the morning of April 15, 1999, a severe thunderstorm with heavy rain and winds, which spawned a possible tornado, severely affected Dooly County and its cities of the State of Georgia: and

WHEREAS: Said wind, rain, and possible tornado did cause major destruction and damage to properties located in the above-mentioned county; and

WHEREAS: The assistance of the government of the State of Georgia is necessary to protect the public health, preserve the safety of the public, keep property damage to a minimum and to restore the social and economic welfare of the above-mentioned county; and

WHEREAS:

In light of this crisis and in conjunction with the authority vested in the Governor by virtue of Article 3, Section 38-3-5 1, of the Georgia Emergency Management Act of 198 1, as amended, to promulgate reasonable orders, rules, and regulations as are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and to bring the emergency situation under control within the acknowledged limitations of the powers of one Governor of one state.

NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY

ORDERED:

That a State of Emergency exists in Dooly County, that all resources of the State of Georgia be made available to assist in the response and recovery activities currently being undertaken in the above-mentioned county, and that the Georgia Emergency Management Agency activate the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan.

This l5th day of April 1999.

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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY