The Marshall County Commissioners have extended the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for another seven days.
The declaration acknowledges that there is a local public health emergency in the county and allows the “exercise of all necessary emergency authority for protection of lives and property of the people of Marshall County”.
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 and to follow any directives set forth by county officials.
The document also allows the Marshall County Commissioners to make, amend and rescind orders, rules and regulations necessary for emergency purposes. It also makes the county eligible for state or federal financial assistance.
The declaration is in effect until Tuesday, December 29.
Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer took time during Monday’s meeting to thank everyone who has helped to slow the spread of COVID-19. At one point last week, Marshall County had the lowest positivity rate in the state.
Overmyer stated, “I would just like to publicly thank the citizens of Marshall County, thank our business owners – I know it has not been an easy task, but we do appreciate it. We do want to recognize the individual businesses, the corporate businesses, and the citizens of Marshall County who have helped us to reach that goal.”
Overmyer went on to thank all of the county department heads and employees for their extra efforts during the pandemic.
The commissioners urge residents to keep following the mask mandate, wash or sanitize hands frequently, maintain a social distance, and avoid large gatherings.
