Determination That a Public Health Emergency Exists

As a consequence of Hurricane Sandy in the State of New York, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, do hereby determine that a public health emergency exists and has existed since October 27, 2012 in the State of New York.

October 31, 2012 _____________________________ Date

/s/ _____________________________ Kathleen Sebelius