Local governments across Arizona declare a state of emergency amid the coronavirus outbreak

Local governments across Arizona have declared a state of emergency in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona’s two largest cities, both declared a state of emergency this week. Arizona has 44 cases of coronavirus as of Thursday.

• Buckeye, Arizona – The mayor declared a state of emergency via a declaration on Wednesday.
• Cave Creek, Arizona – The mayor declared a state of emergency on Wednesday. The order limits restaurants to offering only delivery or takeout business operations while shutting down libraries, museums, and other nonessential businesses or public centers.
• Coconino County – The Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency countywide, in a special session held Wednesday. Restaurants and bars are encouraged to shift to dining-out operations, while businesses like food markets, gas refilling stations, and pharmacies are to stay open.
• El Mirage – The mayor declared a state of emergency and closed all public-facing government services.
• Flagstaff – Being one of the first cities in the state to order a state of emergency, Flagstaff is restricting dining-in operations while encouraging businesses to switch to takeout.
• Gilbert – The mayor signed a declaration ordering a state of emergency on Monday, Mar. 16.
• Litchfield Park – The mayor issued a proclamation of local emergency on Wednesday.
• Maricopa County – The Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation of local emergency countywide.
• Mesa – The mayor ordered a state of emergency, temporarily closing all public facilities like recreation centers or libraries.
• Phoenix – State of emergency declared on Mar. 17.
• Pinetop-Lakeside – The mayor declared a state of emergency, temporarily closing visitor centers and restaurants and bars.
• Scottsdale – The mayor declared a state of emergency on Wednesday.
• Show Low – The major declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, Mar. 17.
• Tempe – The City of Tempe declared an “extraordinary local emergency citywide” on Wednesday.
• Tolleson – The mayor declared a state of emergency prohibiting dining.
• Tucson – State of emergency declared on Mar. 16.
• Surprise – The mayor announced a state of emergency.