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B. LOCAL DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY <br /> Local jurisdictions have the authority to declare, by resolution, a local <br /> "state of emergency" pursuant to Section 252.36(6)(e), Florida <br /> Statutes. A local state of emergency should be declared prior to <br /> requesting response or recovery assistance from the state. The state <br /> usually will not initiate the damage assessment process, and will not <br /> seek a Presidential Disaster Declaration for a county that has not <br /> declared a local state of emergency. <br /> The enactment of such a declaration will enable counties to: <br /> 1. Request state assistance, if needed; <br /> 2. Invoke emergency related mutual-aid assistance; and <br /> 3. Waive the procedure and formalities otherwise required of <br /> the political subdivision by law, to respond to the emergency. <br /> These measures pertain to: <br /> a. the performance of public works; <br /> b. entering into contracts; <br /> C. incurring obligations; <br /> d. hiring permanent/temporary workers; <br /> e. using volunteers; <br /> f. securing rental equipment; <br /> g. the acquisition and distribution of supplies; <br /> h. the appropriation and expenditure of public funds; <br /> i. price gouging; <br /> j. transportation regulations; and <br /> k. resource management. <br /> C. STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION BY THE GOVERNOR <br /> If Indian River County determines the emergency or disaster is <br /> beyond its ability to effectively respond, a state of emergency can be <br /> declared by the Governor through an executive order or proclamation. <br /> The action of the Governor will be in support of the local jurisdiction's <br /> expressed needs. The declaration of a state of emergency by the <br /> Governor serves to: <br /> 1. Activate the emergency response, recovery and mitigation <br /> phases of the state and local emergency management <br /> plans; and <br /> Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Annex III - Page 3 <br />