This is what you can expect…
When a federal agency issues a public health crisis, the government typically responds with a coordinated and multifaceted approach. Here are some likely responses:
1. Emergency Declaration:
The President may declare a national emergency or a public health emergency, which can unlock additional resources and streamline processes to address the crisis.
2. Formation of Task Forces and Committees:
Special task forces or committees are often formed to manage and coordinate the response efforts. These groups typically include representatives from relevant federal agencies such as the CDC, FDA, FEMA, and HHS. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) coordinates the federal government’s response to disasters and emergencies.
This sure seems coordinated…
Cleveland 19, June 25, 2024: Merrick B. Garland to Announce New Crime Gun Intelligence Center in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Attorney General Merrick B. Garland will be in Cleveland Tuesday for the opening of a new Northeast Ohio Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC).
The centralized law enforcement hub focuses exclusively on investigating and preventing gun violence in local communities.
According to a news release, the hubs use “cutting-edge technology, which feed into nationwide databases, to rapidly develop and pursue investigative leads that drive case clearance rates up — which in turn drive violent crime rates down.”
3. Funding and Resource Allocation:
Congress may allocate additional funding to support response efforts. This could involve increased budgets for research, development of treatments or vaccines, and support for healthcare providers.
4. Public Communication and Information Dissemination:
Regular press briefings and updates are provided to inform the public about the crisis, safety measures, and progress in handling the situation. Transparency and timely information are crucial to maintaining public trust and compliance.
5. Implementation of Control Measures:
Restrictions on travel and movement might be imposed to contain the spread of the disease. This could include quarantine measures, travel bans, and border controls.
6. Collaboration with State and Local Governments:
Federal agencies work closely with state and local health departments to implement and enforce public health measures. Coordination ensures a unified response and maximizes the effectiveness of interventions.
7. Research and Development:
Funding and support for research into the disease, including epidemiological studies, clinical trials, and the development of new treatments or vaccines.
8. International Collaboration:
Working with international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and other countries to share information, resources, and strategies to combat the crisis on a global scale.
9. Economic and Social Support Measures:
Implementation of economic relief packages to support individuals and businesses affected by the crisis. This could include direct financial assistance, unemployment benefits, and support for small businesses.
10. Legal and Regulatory Adjustments:
Temporary changes to laws and regulations to facilitate an effective response. This might include adjustments to telehealth regulations, liability protections for healthcare providers, and other legal considerations.
By implementing these responses, the government aims to mitigate the impact of the public health crisis, protect public health, and restore normalcy as swiftly and safely as possible.
For the record…
Gun Owners of America warned the U.S. Senate that Vivek Murthy would abuse his public health authority as @Surgeon_General to advance gun control. ⁰⁰7 Republicans voted to confirm @Vivek_Murthy anyway. How did your Senators vote? https://t.co/OcNDgoHxil pic.twitter.com/kC1dap8wXB
— Gun Owners of America (@GunOwners) June 25, 2024
Yes, they can. NRA: A Decade Later, Remember New Orleans … Gun Confiscation Can (and Has) Happened in America.
August 29th marks the 10-year anniversary of when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, La. The memory of the devastation wrought by the storm and the resulting chaos is a human tragedy of such a vast scale that it endures to this day; and will well beyond. Further, the measures taken to disarm law-abiding firearm owners in Katrina’s wake should serve as a testament to why gun owners guard our right to bear arms so vigilantly.
The disorder of the storm’s aftermath – and the inability of local law enforcement to contain it – brought into stark realization the importance of the right to keep and bear arms in order to provide for the defense of oneself, loved ones, and community. Stories of looting and violence abounded. A police chief described post-Katrina New Orleans by stating, “it was like Mogadishu.”
Despite their inability to cope with the resulting mayhem, several days after the storm passed New Orleans officials ordered the confiscation of lawfully-owned firearms from city residents. In a September 8, 2005 article, the New York Times described the scene, stating, “Local police officers began confiscating weapons from civilians in preparation for a forced evacuation of the last holdouts still living here… Police officers and federal law enforcement agents scoured the city carrying assault rifles seeking residents who have holed up to avoid forcible eviction.”
As reported by the Washington Post, New Orleans Superintendent P. Edwin Compass made clear, “No one will be able to be armed,” and, “Guns will be taken. Only law enforcement will be allowed to have guns.”
Here’s the bottom line on the “Public Health Crisis” announcement…
Vivek Murthy wants “the opportunity to take” gun control “out of the realm of politics and put it into the realm of public health.” Or, to put it another way, he wants to bypass our constitutional order completely. The answer is no. https://t.co/Q8HGtcZ60K
— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) June 25, 2024
Ben Shapiro checks in with an observation…
Maybe we ought to just label death itself a public health crisis. Should cover everything. https://t.co/WEoSN5BM7t
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) June 25, 2024