Local state of emergency declared

By Scott Pearson
Posted 4/2/20

Both the city of Lewisburg and Marshall County have filed with the state for approval to declare states of emergency in each jurisdiction. The declarations are largely housekeeping measures that will enable both to seek reimbursement from state or federal sources for expenses related to the COVID-19 outbreak...

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Local state of emergency declared

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Both the city of Lewisburg and Marshall County have filed with the state for approval to declare states of emergency in each jurisdiction.

The declarations are largely housekeeping measures that will enable both to seek reimbursement from state or federal sources for expenses related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The measures also streamline some government functions by suspending normal requirements for contracts or appropriations, if necessary.

Neither declaration impacts Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order 23, issued yesterday, which mandates social distancing unless involved in an essential service or activity, or any other of the governor’s executive orders regarding steps to contain spread of the virus.

Lewisburg released their declaration prior to the receipt of state approval, although that is considered a formality.

Marshall County is expected to release its declaration once the state response is received later this afternoon.

The declaration is valid for seven days from issuance and can be extended, if necessary, for additional seven day periods.