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40 40 • Figure 3-1 SAMPLE EXECUTIVE ORDER STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER WHEREAS, on , 20 —, a hazardous materials emergency condition was declared at the chemical plant, operated by the _ Chemical Company in Indian River county, causing a potentially hazardous chemical release into the atmosphere; and WHEREAS, certain additional specialized equipment, personnel and resources are required; and WHEREAS, local governments in the affected counties and municipalities have exerted every effort to assist the affected citizens; and WHEREAS, the Indian River County Commission has declared a local state of emergency and has requested assistance from the state; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lawton Chiles, as Governor of the State of Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section I(A), Florida Constitution (1968), Section 252.31 et seq., Florida Statutes (1974), Section 250.06, Florida Statutes (1973), and all applicable law, do hereby declare the existence of a disaster emergency and promulgate the following Executive Order effective immediately: That a state of emergency exists within Indian River County due to the potentially hazardous effects of a chemical release from the Chemical Plant. 2. That the Florida Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan is hereby activated and the Department of Community Affairs shall be responsible for emergency management and is hereby empowered to take all action under the plan necessary to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the people and property in the vicinity of the chemical release. 3. That the Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, or the Chairperson's designee, shall act as coordinator of the local emergency management effort within Indian River County. Indian River County (Emergency Plan for Hazardous Materials Page 71