Acting Governor Brewer Declares State of Emergency in Santa Cruz County
Threat of Additional Flood Damage Requires Immediate Funding from State
PHOENIX – Acting Governor Jan Brewer signed a State of Emergency declaration today which authorized and put into effect state funding and emergency response plans to help address the Nogales Wash Flood problems in Santa Cruz county.
With Governor Napolitano currently out of state until early September, Secretary of State Brewer continues to serve as Acting Governor pursuant to Article V, Section 6 of the Arizona Constitution.
“I want to thank the Governor’s staff for keeping me apprised of the situation down in Nogales,” stated Secretary Brewer, “I do believe this emergency declaration is necessary given the damage to public infrastructure and continued flooding problems in Santa Cruz county.”
While several local, state and federal agencies are responding to emergency threats in the area, Secretary Brewer’s declaration also authorized the Adjutant General to mobilize or activate Arizona National Guard personnel as necessary.
“The public health and safety of our citizens is of primary concern, and I will continue to closely monitor this situation,” said Brewer.
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