A state of emergency exists whenever, during times of public crisis, disaster, rioting, catastrophe or similar public emergency, for any reason town public safety authorities are unable to maintain public order or afford adequate protection for lives, safety or property, or whenever the occurrence of any like condition is imminent.
(1981 Code, § 9-1)
(B) This proclamation, and any prohibitions and restrictions made effective by it, shall take effect immediately upon publication unless the proclamation sets a later time.
(1981 Code, § 9-2)
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