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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists

As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Michael on the State of Florida, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, do hereby determine that a public health emergency exists and has existed since October 7, 2018, in the State of Florida.


 

10/09/2018
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Alex M. Azar II

  • This page last reviewed: October 09, 2018