DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY DIRECTIVE 012

WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 disease a pandemic; and

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, I, Steve Sisolak, Governor of the State of Nevada issued a Declaration of Emergency to facilitate the State's response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, Donald J. Trump, President of the United States declared a nationwide emergency pursuant to Sec. 501 (b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (the "Stafford Act''); and

WHEREAS, combatting the COVID-19 disease requires the coordination of personnel across multiple state and federal agencies, the logistical movement of material, and additional supplementation of personnel coordination of personnel, and

WHEREAS,NRS 412.122 provides that the Governor may in the case of disaster or other substantial threat to life, order into active service of the State for such a period, to such an extent and in such a manner as he or she deems necessary all or any part of the Nevada National Guard; and

WHEREAS, the utilization of the Nevada National Guard's expertise will enhance Nevada's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, through logistical support, access to supplemental equipment, and use of additional trained personnel, as well as potentially making available to Nevada additional federal resources; and

NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and the laws of the State of Nevada and the United States, and pursuant to the March 12, 2020 Emergency Declaration,