"We assured our citizens that we would be prepared to help however needed, which is why I have decided to issue a state of emergency," Ivey said. "This will allow a continued smooth recovery for our state, and I am confident it will aid the efforts already happening on the local level."
The emergency declaration also allows state agencies to exercise their statutory authority to assist the communities and entities affected by flooding.
Ivey has also activated the Alabama Emergency Management Agency State Emergency Operations Center.
The governor said Alabamians should tune in to their local forecasts and remain weather aware, especially as the state could potentially continue experiencing flooding in the foreseeable future.
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