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Why Declare A Local State of Emergency for Extreme Heat?

Taylor Morris
06/05/25

Could Extreme Heat Cause a Legal Emergency Under North Carolina’s Emergency Management Act?

Taylor Morris
05/29/25

Liability Issues in Emergency Management for Local Governments

Rebecca Fisher-Gabbard
10/11/24

Civil Penalties for Violations of State Emergency Orders?

Trey Allen
11/30/20

New Law Requires Electronic Publication of Local State of Emergency Declarations

Norma Houston
07/07/20

Governor’s Stay At Home Order Extended – What Does This Mean for Local Governments?

Norma Houston
04/24/20

COVID-19: Who Has What Emergency Authorities at the Local Level?

Norma Houston
03/13/20

Can Counties and Cities Close Roads During an Emergency?

Norma Houston
09/01/19

2016 Disaster Recovery Relief – Special Session Legislative Update

Norma Houston
12/15/16

Local State of Emergency Declarations – Some FAQs

Norma Houston
10/05/16

2012 Emergency Management Legislative Wrap-up: Big Changes Ahead

Norma Houston
07/17/12

State Emergency Management Act Rewrite: More Than Changes to Emergency Firearms Restrictions

Norma Houston
06/05/12

Bateman v. Perdue: Implications for Gun Restrictions During a State of Emergency

Norma Houston
05/13/12

“Mandatory” Evacuations – Are They Really Enforceable?

Norma Houston
08/24/11

Emergency Restrictions under State of Emergency Declarations – Who Can Impose What?

Norma Houston
08/11/11

What is Emergency Management?

Norma Houston
05/24/11