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Lamont Explains What Connecticut’s State of Emergency Means

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From Gov. Ned Lamont:

Some folks have been wondering what the civil preparedness and public health emergencies on #COVID19 that I signed today means and how impacts the lives of people in #Connecticut, so this thread is a quick summary of what you need to know right now.


  • The declarations provide our administration with certain legal authorities so that we can take specific, swift actions that are determined to be necessary to protect the safety and health of residents during emergency situations, such as #COVID19.
  • Notably, the declarations provide my office with the authority to temporarily suspend or modify any state law or regulation during this emergency period if it is determined to be in the best interest of our residents and benefit their safety.
  • Right now my office is compiling and evaluating specific recommendations from agencies and municipalities about statutes and regulations that should be suspended or modified. If it is determined that certain actions should be taken, we’ll issue related orders as necessary.
  • One immediate impact of declaring them is that some consumers whose travel is impacted by #COVID19 may be able to benefit from travel insurance and related coverage depending on their policies. @CIDNEWS is notifying insurance companies and will be monitoring compliance.
  • Another immediate impact of the declarations is that they trigger the state law that prohibits profiteering during times of emergency (a.k.a. price gouging). Violations are considered an unfair or deceptive practice and violators may be subject to fines or other action.
  • Finally, the emergency declarations that I signed make it clear that the mayors and first selectmen of municipalities across our state have emergency powers under CGS Section 28-8a to take such actions as they deem necessary to mitigate disasters and emergencies.
  • While the declarations do permit us to take certain actions related to the closure of large gatherings, at this time those decisions are still being delegated to municipal officials as they are on the ground closest to the circumstances in each respective community.
  • While the declarations remain active, our office can continue requiring specific emergency actions be taken. Over the coming days and weeks as the situation with #COVID19 develops, I’ll keep you updated on any additional actions we take in accordance with the declarations.
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