Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today proclaimed a State of Emergency that will support and facilitate the state health departments’ response to the swine flu outbreak.
While state officials say there’s no need for alarm, the governor’s move is meant to limit the swine flu’s spread as quickly as possible and strengthen California’s response capabilities.
The proclamation cuts government red tape and essentially orders all state agencies and departments to utilize and employ state personnel, equipment and facilities as necessary to assist the State Department of Public Health and the Emergency Medical Services Authority in immediately performing any and all activities designed to prevent or alleviate illness and death due to the emergency.
For detailed information about affected areas and the swine flu, visit
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_internal_001.
