Emergency Orders & Declarations

Local State of Emergency Directives

Local jurisdictions have the authority to declare, by resolution, a local state of emergency pursuant to Section 252.38(3)(a)5., Florida Statutes. 

A local state of emergency directive can be initiated by a county at any time, but in most cases, it should be declared prior to requesting response or recovery assistance from the state. Declaring a local state of emergency informs state decision-makers that an emergency situation exists beyond the response or recovery capabilities of the local jurisdiction.

The enactment of such a directive will enable counties to: 

• Request state assistance, if needed
• Invoke emergency-related mutual-aid assistance
• Waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required of the political subdivision by law, to respond to the emergency 

Tropical Storm Ian, September 2022

• State of Local Emergency Declaration
• State of Local Emergency Extension 9/30
• State of Local Emergency Extension 10/14

COVID-19 Emergency Directives

•  March 20, 2020: 20-02: Closing of the Keys to visitors
  • 20-02 1st
  • 20-02 2nd
• April 17, 2020: 20-03 3rd: Check Point at the County Line
  • 20-03 5th
  • 20-03 6th
  • 20-03 7th
• 20-04: Airport Screenings
• April 7, 2020: 20-05: Protective Measures
• 20-06: Virtual Meetings
• June 4, 2020: 20-08: Rescinding 20-02
  • 20-08 1st
  • 20-08 2nd
• May 26, 2020: 20-09: Reopening Lodging/Lifting Travel Restrictions
• June 26, 2020: 20-10: Mandatory Facial Coverings

Tropical Storm Elsa, July 2021

• Declaration of Local State of Emergency

Past Emergency Directives

The Monroe County Clerk of the Court keeps official records for the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. To view past emergency Declarations and Directives, visit the Clerk of the Court website.