EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2009-05


WHEREAS, by Executive Order 2009-04, a state of emergency for Horry County, South Carolina, was declared because a brush fire broke out along Highway 90 and spread along both sides of Highway 22, eventually burning almost 20,000 acres and damaging or destroying over 170 homes; and

WHEREAS, today the South Carolina Forestry Commission has determined that the brush fire is 100 percent contained.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Governor, pursuant to the Constitution and Statutes of the State of South Carolina, I declare that a state of emergency no longer exists and hereby declare that Executive Order 2009-04 is cancelled, rescinded, and from this date declared null and void.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 28th DAY OF APRIL 2009.

MARK SANFORD
Governor

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