Brooks declares a state of emergency
By Alberta Newspaper Group on March 19, 2020.
The City of Brooks declared a State of Local Emergency on Wednesday afternoon to support the Government of Alberta’s efforts to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement released by Jessica Surgenor, communications, City of Brooks said, “At this time, this declaration is PROACTIVE only – we are not responding to any specific issue that has arisen. A State of Local Emergency (SOLE) Declaration gives a municipality special authorities to be used in the interest of the common good during an emergency.” 3-2
