Sand Springs Mayor Jim Spoon declares State of Emergency

The following Mayor Proclamation was executed by City of Sand Springs Mayor Jim Spoon, Tuesday, March 17th.

“WHEREAS, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 (Coronavirus) to be a global pandemic; and

WHEREAS, the President of the United States of America has declared an infectious disease National Emergency Declaration to combat COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Oklahoma has declared a State of Emergency for all 77 counties in Oklahoma; and

WHEREAS, health professional and researchers have determined COVID-19 is spread by human contact and interaction; and

WHEREAS, practicing methods such as social distancing is believed to stop the spread of COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, the spread of COVID-19 is a disaster affecting life, health, and safety of Sand Springs residents and non-residents alike; and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned conditions constitute a threat to the safety and welfare of Sand Springs, and create an emergency situation within the meaning of Section 683.3, Oklahoma Emergency Act of 2003, as amended;

NOW, THEREFORE, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CITY CHARTER AND STATE LAW, I, JAMES 0. SPOON, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAND SPRINGS, OKLAHOMA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM AND DECLARE: 

SECTION ONE: A state of emergency exists within the corporate limits of the City of Sand Springs, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

SECTION TWO: This proclamation shall become effective 12:01 AM Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

SECTION THREE: This state of emergency shall continue until 12:01 AM May 11, 2020, or terminated earlier by further proclamation.

PROCLAIMED THIS 17TH DAY OF MARCH, 2020.

James O. Spoon - Mayor”