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A: By declaring a state of emergency, the governor urges all nonessential personnel to stay off the roads so not to interfere with law enforcement and emergency responders. An emergency declaration doesn't mean motorists will be ticketed for merely being on the roads, and essential personnel is not defined by law.
The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 5121-5207 (the Stafford Act) Â§401 states in part that: All requests for a declaration by the President that a major disaster exists shall be made by the Governor of the affected State..