Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Preston Allen signed an Executive Order today declaring a State of Emergency in the county.
Saratoga County will now have the authority to adjust staffing as necessary to enhance current efforts to contain and mitigate the impact of COVID-19. This declaration also gives the county expanded authority, including the ability to request additional state and federal funding and temporarily lift municipal procurement policies for goods and services.
“This Order is an important step in effectively responding to the COVID-19 outbreak in Saratoga County. The Board of Supervisors and staff are committed to doing everything we can to flatten the curve and protect the health and safety of our residents,” said Chairman Allen.
“I thank the Chairman for enacting this important declaration. This authority will give our hardworking team the additional resources we need to continue our efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in our county,” said Catherine Duncan, Director of the Department of Public Health.
The Order was signed at 12:00 p.m. on March 16, 2020 and is effective immediately. The county is continuing to work across departments and with state agencies to effectively mitigate the spread of COVID-19.