From the article:
King County, Washington - KOMO-TV - 29 February 2020 — Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency Saturday as Washington sees its very first death from coronavirus in the U.S.
Inslee declared a state of emergency in response to new cases of coronavirus and directed state agencies to use all resources necessary to prepare for and respond to the outbreak.
“This will allow us to get the resources we need,” Inslee said. “This is a time to take common-sense, proactive measures to ensure the health and safety of those who live in Washington state. Our state agency directors have been actively preparing since the nation’s first case appeared in Snohomish County. Washingtonians can be assured we’ve taken this threat seriously and have been working in collaboration with our health care partners to develop plans and procedures to prepare for what could likely be a world-wide pandemic.”
King County Executive Dow Constantine activated the King County Emergency Operations Center in response to the COVID-19 cases in King County. “This response is a collaborative effort between the federal, state and local governments,” Executive Constantine said. “The Emergency Operations Center will provide regional coordination in support of County and local operations for King County residents.”
My instant thought on seeing the headline:
Not that there’s any additional paranoia needed when it comes to ‘living in a blue state dream’ these days, but a state of emergency declaration in Washington means exactly what for those who tend to side with ‘shall not be infringed’, protecting ones’ self, family and property ?