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Glynn County commissioners authorize chairman to declare state of emergency for Tropical Storm Debbie
Summary
In a special-call meeting in August, Glynn County commissioners authorized the county chairman to declare a state of emergency for Tropical Storm Debbie if needed, citing the need to speed response, enable evacuations or curfews and position the county for state and federal reimbursement. The motion passed unanimously.
Glynn County commissioners at a special-call meeting Monday in August authorized the county chairman to adopt a resolution declaring a state of emergency for Tropical Storm Debbie if conditions warrant, saying the move would let county leaders act quickly and position Glynn County to seek state and federal reimbursements.
Mister Bulfard, a county staff member, told commissioners that the county’s emergency management ordinance grants the chairman powers the board can use during a declared emergency, including calling curfews and ordering evacuations, suspending certain ordinances and permits, and enforcing price-gouging rules. "Once the…
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