HomeMy WebLinkAboutSLV - Delaration of Local EmergencyA DECLARATION OF THE MAYOR
DECLARING A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY IN
THE TOWN OF ST. LUCIE VILLAGE
(SUBTROPICAL STORM NICOLE)
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Town of St. Lucie Village has made the following
determinations:
1. Pursuant to Section 870.042, Florida Statutes, the Mayor has the power to declare a
state of emergency within the Town of St. Lucie Village to provide for the health and safety of
persons and property and to exercise the emergency powers conferred in Sections 870.041 -
870.047, Florida Statutes.
2. The National Hurricane Center has identified Subtropical Storm Nicole as a
subtropical storm and has issued a Hurricane Watch for a portion of the east coast of Florida,
including St. Lucie County.
3. The Governor of the State of Florida issued Executive Order 22-253 dated November
7, 2022, declaring a state of emergency that includes St. Lucie County; and
4. Executive Order 22-253, in accordance with Section 252.38, Florida Statutes,
authorizes local governments to take whatever action is necessary to ensure the health, safety and
weIfare of the community; and
5. The presence of Subtropical Storm Nicole has placed the Town of St. Lucie Village in
a state of emergency, exposing the citizens thereof to the threat of imminent violence and to
danger to life and property.
6. In order to respond to such emergency, upon this declaration, the Mayor is
authorized to initiate and take such actions authorized by state law during the term of such local
state of emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, I am issuing the following Declaration:
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1. A state of emergency is declared in the Town of St. Lucie Village effective
immediately upon signing this day of November 2022, at �"-' ,`� .m.
2. This Declaration shall remain in full force and effect for seventy-two (72) hours
unless extended in seventy-two (72) hour increments with the concurrence of the Board of
Aldermen or sooner rescinded by the Board of Aldermen, the Governor or the Mayor.
3. This Declaration shall be filed within 3 days after issuance, in the office of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court and delivered to the appropriate news media for publication and radio and
television broadcast thereof. In addition, the Declaration shall be available on a dedicated webpage
accessible through a conspicuous link on the County's homepage.
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William Ts � 1�ya'
Mayor
Town of St. Lucie Village