Arizona Governor declares State of Emergency, institutes curfew

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  • By 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
  • 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The Governor of Arizona has issued a statewide Declaration of Emergency, including a curfew, which will begin at 8:00 p.m., May 31, 2020. The curfew is in effect from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. nightly and will expire on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 5:00 a.m. unless further extended.

 

Travel and the use of public spaces are severely limited during these hours. However, the declaration does allow travel for the following reasons:

- Traveling to and from work (to include child care)

- Obtaining food

- Attending religious services

- Caring for a family member, friend or animal

- Seeking medical care

 

The full declaration can be read through the link below.

 

https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/05/governor-ducey-issues-statewide-declaration-emergency-curfew-beginning-tonight