As a consequence of remnants of Tropical Storm Lee 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 in the State of New York.
| 09/24/2011 _____________________________ Date | /s/ _____________________________ Kathleen Sebelius |