State of Emergency 10/7/21 - Town of Lake Lure
This morning, Rutherford County and the Town of Lake Lure have declared a State of Emergency due to excessive and continuous rainfall.
When disasters strike, whether natural or man-made, local governments and emergency managers need quick access to resources that allow them to manage a crisis and return things to normal. The declaration of a State of Emergency helps elected leaders achieve this mission.
Though “State of Emergency” may sound ominous, the impact it has on citizens is anything but threatening. A State of Emergency, according to state law, can be declared during a situation or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property, resulting from a natural or man-made cause.
A State of Emergency helps:
- Enable government officials to take extra measures to protect the public;
- Trigger anti-price gouging laws;
- Seek state or federal funding aid for disaster response if it is warranted.
All in all, when the Town declares a State of Emergency, emergency managers are provided with the legal means they need to deploy resources and immediately respond to a crisis to protect lives and property.
