Declaring a state of emergency is typically for acute problems such as a large fire or accident
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton is exploring whether to declare a state of emergency over its opioid crisis, with the municipality’s top doctor saying such a step could help it respond to a worsening problem.
Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Hamilton's chief medical officer of health, says declaring a state of emergency is typically for acute problems such as a large fire or accident, so the municipality is looking at what sort of action and funding the move would allow.
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