– Lokman Mustafa
The Malaysian Insider
25 December 2014
What are the prerequisites for the proclamation of a State of Emergency to be made in an area severely hit by natural disaster?
To my knowledge, such a proclamation is a formal step for local officials to receive assistance from the federal administration.
In the US, a state of emergency is issued when a disaster occurs that requires State aid to help alleviate damages.
The declaration also enables the governor of a state to make resources immediately available to rescue, evacuate and provide basic needs in affected areas.
Although the state of emergency declaration does not restrict citizen movements or activities, access to affected areas may be limited due to concerns for public safety.
The declaration is revoked when support is no longer needed for the affected areas. Continue reading “Why is it so difficult to declare State of Emergency in flood-hit areas?”