Notice of Emergency Rule
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Notice of Emergency Rule DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS Federal Aging Programs RULE NO.: RULE TITLE: 58AER17-1 Procedures Regarding Emergency Environmental Control for Assisted Living Facilities SPECIFIC REASONS FOR FINDING AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE: The State has experienced extreme shortages of electrical power that have jeopardized, and continue to jeopardize, the health, safety and welfare of residents in Florida`s assisted living facilities. According to the United States Census Bureau, Florida has the largest percentage of residents age 65 and older in the nation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people age 65 years or older...