HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-EO-1 An Executive Order Issuing Declaration of Local Disaster OFFICE OF THE MAYOR FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
STATE OF INDIANA
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-EO-1
AN EXECUTIVE ORDER ISSUING DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER
WHEREAS, I.C. 10-14-3-29 gives the Mayor the authority to declare a local disaster
emergency; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 10-14-3-1(a) defines disaster as an occurrence or imminent threat of
widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss or property resulting from any natural phenomenon
or human act; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 10-14-3-1 (b) states disaster includes Tornado and Windstorm; and
WHEREAS, according to the National Weather Service, a preliminary survey found an
EF-1 Tornado touched down in Jeffersonville on April 2, 2024 with wind speeds of 105 mph; and
WHEREAS, the Windstorm and reported Tornado caused extensive and significant
property damage in the parts of Jeffersonville; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED by the Mayor of Jeffersonville that a
declaration of local disaster emergency is hereby issued for the City of Jeffersonville as to allow
for appropriate response and aid in the aftermath of the storm; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that pursuant to I.C. 10-14-3-29(a) this declaration shall
continue for seven(7)days unless terminated sooner by the Mayor or renewed with the consent of
the City Council; and
SO ORDERED on this 3rd day of April, 2024.
Mayor Mike Mo re
ATTEST:
Lisa Gill, Clerk