Town of Morrisville recently issued the following announcement.
PROCLAMATION DECLARING EMERGENCY RESTRICTIONS
IN THE TOWN OF MORRISVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
WHEREAS, COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death by the SARS-
CoV-2 virus, which is a new strain of coronavirus previously unidentified in humans and which can spread from
person to person; and,
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 is a Public Health Emergency of
International Concern on January 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the "CDC") has warned of the high public
health threat posed by COVID-19 globally and in the United States and has deemed it necessary to prohibit or
restrict travel to areas designated by the CDC; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Health and Human Services
Secretary declared a public health emergency in the United States for COVID-19 under Section 391 of the
Public Health Service Act; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed multiple
cases of COVID-19 in the State of North Carolina, including cases in Wake County; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency
for the State of North Carolina based on the public health emergency posed by COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Chairman of the Wake County Board of Commissioners issued a
Proclamation of a State of Emergency for Wake County; and,
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a national emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2020, the Chairman of the Wake County Board of Commissioners issued a
Proclamation of an amended State of Emergency for Wake County; and,
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2020, the Chairman of the Wake County Board of Commissioners issued a
Proclamation of Emergency Restrictions for Wake County; and,
WHEREAS, immediate attention is required to protect public health from the spread of the disease,
reduce further damage, ensure public safety, and render emergency relief; and
WHEREAS, I, TJ Cawley, Mayor of the Town of Morrisville, North Carolina, do find that the potential
spread of COVID-19 within the Town constitutes an imminent threat to the safety and welfare of the Town, that
existing conditions have caused or may cause widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life, and public
safety authorities may be unable to maintain public order or afford adequate protection for lives or property;
and
WHEREAS, declaring a State of Emergency and imposing the restrictions and prohibitions ordered
herein is necessary to maintain order and protect public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me as the Mayor of the Town of Morrisville
under Article 1A of Chapter 166A of the North Carolina General Statutes and Chapter 14 of the Town of
Morrisville Code of Ordinances, after conferring with my colleagues on the Town Council, I, TJ Cawley, Mayor
of the Town of Morrisville, North Carolina, hereby declare and proclaim that a State of Emergency exists within
the Town.
SECTION 1. Emergency Area Established. The emergency area covered by this Emergency Proclamation
shall be the entire jurisdiction of the Town of Morrisville.
SECTION 2. Adoption of Wake County Proclamation. I, TJ Cawley, Mayor of the Town of Morrisville, North
Carolina, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 166A-19.22, do affirm that the State of Emergency Proclamation
issued by Wake County on March 13, 2020, and the amendment issued by Wake County on March 22, 2020,
and the Proclamation of Emergency Restrictions issued by Wake County on March 26, 2020 apply in their
entirety to the Town of Morrisville.
SECTION 3. Implementation and Enforcement. I hereby order all Town of Morrisville law enforcement officers
and employees and all other emergency management personnel subject to our control to cooperate in the
enforcement and implementation of the provisions of this Declaration, all applicable local ordinances, state and
federal laws, and the Town of Morrisville Emergency Operations Plan. I urge all Town residents and
businesses to follow the advice and recommendations of the CDC, and the advice and recommendations of
the federal, state and county governments regarding our public health and controlling the spread of this virus.
SECTION 4. Distribution. I hereby order this declaration: (a) to be distributed to the news media and other
organizations calculated to bring its contents to the attention of the general public; (b) to be filed with Town
Clerk; and (c) to be distributed to others as necessary to ensure proper implementation of this declaration.
SECTION 5. Effective Date and Time. This Declaration of Emergency shall take effect immediately and shall
remain in effect until modified or rescinded.
DECLARED this the 26th day of March 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
Original source: https://www.townofmorrisville.org/residents/advanced-components/basic-pages/calendar-month-view
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