US government officials can declare states of emergency before natural disasters to fast-track resources, including the National Guard and medical help

PoliticsOct 7 at 8:47 AM – Oct 7 at 2:13 PM11 outlets

The Independent

Before a natural disaster, a governor’s order can free up the National Guard and medical help Oct 7 at 11:50 AM

Boston Herald

Before a natural disaster, a governor’s order can free up the National Guard and medical help Oct 7 at 8:47 AM

Hartford Courant

Before a natural disaster, a governor’s order can free up the National Guard and medical help Oct 7 at 8:47 AM

Orlando Sentinel

Before a natural disaster, a governor’s order can free up the National Guard and medical help Oct 7 at 8:47 AM

South Florida Sun Sentinel

Before a natural disaster, a governor’s order can free up the National Guard and medical help Oct 7 at 8:47 AM

The Mercury News

Before a natural disaster, a governor’s order can free up the National Guard and medical help Oct 7 at 5:47 AM

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Before a natural disaster, a governor’s order can free up the National Guard and medical help Oct 7 at 11:50 AM

The San Diego Union-Tribune

Before a natural disaster, a governor’s order can free up the National Guard and medical help Oct 7 at 5:47 AM

Times Union

Before a natural disaster, a governor’s order can free up the National Guard and medical help seen Oct 7 at 12:11 PM

Toronto Star

Before a natural disaster, a governor’s order can free up the National Guard and medical help seen Oct 7 at 12:18 PM

Winnipeg Free Press

Before a natural disaster, a governor’s order can free up the National Guard and medical help Oct 7 at 11:50 AM