Coronavirus: Wilton Declares 'State Of Emergency'

WILTON, CT — First Selectwoman Lynne Vanderslice signed a Declaration of Local Civil Preparedness Emergency Monday evening to better enable the local government to deal with the new coronavirus outbreak.

In the declaration, Vanderslice said the Town "needs to be prepared to take emergency measures in order to preserve and protect the public health, public safety, general welfare, peace, and security of the Town of Wilton, its residents and property..."

The declaration empowers Vanderslice to "exercise those powers, functions and duties prescribed by state law, the Town Charter, and all applicable ordinances, resolutions, special act, and the town Emergency Operations Plan in order to minimize the effects" of the current emergency.

Wilton joins neighboring municipalities Ridgefield and Danbury in declaring a State of Emergency over the spread of COVID-19.

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