Gallatin County and the City of Bozeman are declaring a state of emergency in response to coronavirus.
The following is a release from Gallatin County: On Wednesday March 18, 2020 during separate emergency meetings the Gallatin County Commission and the Bozeman City Commission signed and ratified emergency proclamations in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19.) Pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 10-3-402 government bodies have the authority to issue emergency proclamations.
The Gallatin County declaration allows activation of local emergency plans and authorization and the furnishing of aid and assistance.
The City of Bozeman declaration allows for the activation of emergency plans, authority to close facilities and buildings, cancellation of meetings, and other administrative decisions as made by the City Manager included in the proclamation.