DECLARATION OF Al LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY  Town of Weber City, Virginia Date: October 15, 2024  WHEREAS, the Town of Weber City, Virginia, has experienced extreme weather conditions WHEREAS, the Town has suffered widespread power outages, potable water shortages, downed trees, and flooding, creating conditions that endanger thel health, safety, and welfareoftheresidemts WHEREAS, the Governor of Virginia declared a state of emergency on September 25, 2024 through Executive Order 37 ini response to the impacts ofHurricane Helene, and the Scott County Board of Supervisors issued al local declaration of emergency on September 27, 2024; WHEREAS, the continuing effects oft the storm, including loss of] power to critical infrastructure and the presence of downed trees on power lines and roadways, pose a threat to public safety and WHEREAS, Appalachian Power (AEP) crews are actively assessing damage and restoring power, but many residents remain without electricity and access to potable water as of WHEREAS, the conditions caused by the storm require immediate action to alleviate the impacts on life and property, and coordination with state and federal agencies is necessary to WHEREAS, 44-146.21 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the declaration of a local emergency to provide for the exercise ofnecessary powers to protect life and property and to NOW,THEREFORE, BE ITI RESOLVED by the Town Council of Weber City, Virginia, that: 1. A local state of emergency is hereby declared in the Town of Weber City effective 2. The Town of Weber City will take all necessary steps to respond to and recover from the 3. The' Town Council authorizes thel Mayor, in coordination with the Scott County Emergency Management Coordinator, to deploy available town resources and to request assistance from state and federal agencies as needed, including the Virginia National Guard, Virginia 4. The Town of Weber City will continue to coordinate with Appalachian Power (AEP) and  caused by Hurricane Helene starting on September 27, 2024; and  ofWeber City; and  and  hinder emergency response and recovery efforts; and  September 30, 2024; and  support recovery efforts; and  continue emergency response operations;  September 30, 2024, at 6:30 PM. effects ofHurricane Helene.  Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), and FEMA. other utility providers to restore power to critical infrastructure.    5. The Town encourages all residents to limit E-911 calls to emergencies to reduce strain on emergency dispatch serviçes, which are currently operating at maximum capacity. This Declaration shall remain in effect until conditions improve and recovery operations are complete, or until it is terminated by a subsequent resolution ofthe Weber City" Town Council.  ATTEST:  dlya JCEMAR  HAL Penny/Capps, Defuty  lnb)  Clerk7  C2