TOWN OF SUPERIOR EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS
2020 01 EMERGENCY DECLARATION
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A Disaster Declaration is a formal statement by a jurisdiction that a disaster or emergency exceeds the response and/or recovery capabilities. Although a declaration is commonly addressed after a disaster, a declaration may be made if a disaster is imminent. 

Emergency Management takes a "bottom-up" approach to response and recovery in the United States and can tailor a disaster declaration to include only areas impacted by the disaster. The declaration process moves through each level of government (county, state, and federal) as resources and capabilities are taxed. 

The issuance of a local or state Disaster Declaration allows public officials to exercise emergency powers to preserve life, property, and public health following a disaster. Some of the emergency powers include:
     

  • Ordering evacuation of a disaster-threatened or impacted area;

  • Control access to an area following a disaster;

  • Hold individuals liable for the cost of rescue efforts if they ignore mandatory evacuations;

  • Temporarily suspend certain regulations and deadlines; and

However, most often, declarations are sought so that federal financial assistance can be obtained for both individuals and local and state jurisdictions in an impacted area to begin the process of recovery.

Emergency declarations that are currently in effect are listed on this page. In addition, please visit the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs for more information.

Town of Superior

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csr(@) superioraz.gov

 Office: 520-689-5752

 Fax: 520-689-5822.

199 N. Lobb Ave

PO Box 218, Superior AZ, 85173