WHEREAS, severe winter weather 02/18/21 -Alamance County; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the above-described emergency, I have determined that there is an imminent threat of, or existing conditions have caused or will cause, widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property, and public safety authorities will be unable to maintain public order or afford adequate protection for lives or property; and
WHEREAS, declaring a State of Emergency and imposing the restrictions and prohibitions ordered herein is necessary to maintain order and protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to secure property.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me as the County Board of Commissioner Chair of Alamance County under Article IA of Chapter 166A of the North Carolina General Statutes, specifically Chapter 166A-19 .22.
ection 1. A State of Emergency is hereby declared within Alamance County as more particularly described in Section 2.
Section 2. The emergency area covered by this state of emergency shall be: ~ All areas within the jurisdiction of Alamance County.
Section 3. The following restrictions and prohibitions are imposed: D Evacuation: D Curfew: D Restricted Access: D Business Operations: 0 Alcohol: D Dangerous Weapons & Gasoline: D Other: ~ No restrictions or prohibitions are imposed at this time, but may be addressed in a subsequent declaration or modification.
Section 4. I hereby order all Alamance County law enforcement officers and employees and all other emergency management personnel subject to our control to cooperate in the enforcement and implementation of the provisions of this Declaration, all applicable local ordinances, state and federal laws, and the Alamance County Emergency Operations Plan.
Section 5. I hereby order this declaration: (a) to be distributed to the news media and other organizations calculated to bring its contents to the attention of the general public; (b) to be filed with Clerk to the Alamance County Board of Commissioners and (c) to be distributed to others as necessary to ensure proper implementation of this declaration.
Section 6. This declaration shall take effect on 02/18/21 at 6:00 a.m., and shall remain in effect for fifteen days unless further modified or rescinded.
DECLARED this the 2/18/21 at 6:00 a.m.
