The Marshall County Commissioners agreed Monday to extend the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for another week.
The declaration directs public office holders and employees to put in place emergency laws, regulations and directives. Residents are being asked to “comply with necessary emergency measures, to cooperate with public officials and disaster service forces in executing emergency operation plans, and to obey and comply with the lawful direction of properly identified officers.”
Also in the order, the Marshall County Commissioners may make, amend and rescind orders, rules and regulations necessary for emergency purposes.
The declaration is effective for another seven days beginning November 3.
Commissioner Michael Burroughs said the commissioners have been asked to comment on the re-implementation of the declaration and offered supportive comments Monday morning.
“We are supporting, as commissioners, this Disaster Declaration and supporting wearing masks, washing hands and watching distance,” stated Burroughs. “We’re supporting the governor and the Marshall County Health Department to abide by the three Ws – wash, wear and watch. If we can do that, then I think we can get on the other side of this quicker.”
Commissioner Kevin Overmyer and Commissioner Stan Klotz noted that the commissioners are not shutting down the county, but the declaration means that county officials realize that there is a moderate community spread of COVID-19 and that residents should do what they can to protect themselves and others.
They commented that they will follow Marshall County Public Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm and the Health Department’s recommendations when it comes to the health pandemic.
