The Declaration of Emergency provides Governor Malloy with a number of emergency

powers, including:

 The ability to order evacuations of all or part of the population of a stricken or

threatened area and take necessary steps for receipt and care of evacuees
 The ability to modify or suspend any state statute, regulation, or requirement (for
example: altering work hours, waiving licensing requirements, etc.)
 The ability to order civil preparedness forces into action
 The ability to designate vehicle and person routes and movements

“The forecast path of Hurricane Irene has convinced me that the signing of this
declaration is necessary, and will help us react more quickly and effectively in the event
of a serious weather event,” said Governor Malloy. “I will continue to work with state
and local officials and authorities to ensure that our state is as prepared as possible for
Hurricane Irene, and can react as efficiently as possible on behalf of our residents.”

**Attached: Governor Malloy’s Declaration of Civil Preparedness Emergency

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For Immediate Release: August 25, 2011

Contact: Colleen Flanagan

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