Grand Canyon Times

Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake used platform X to share her perspective on Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' choice to declare a state of emergency due to escalating temperatures in the state. Hobbs made this declaration on Aug. 11, along with issuing an executive order outlining future heat response measures.

"Great news," Lake tweeted. "@katiehobbs State of Emergency expired the same day it was issued because she doesn't know how to proofread. Arizona is a circus with this clown in charge."

Hobbs' State of Emergency encompasses three counties: Coconino, Pinal and Maricopa. The document pertains to the period from June 30 to July 30, creating the impression that the order expired before being issued. The State of Emergency was initiated due to heat advisories and a consecutive 30-day span of heat risk, according to the document.

The declaration of a State of Emergency has stirred substantial backlash and criticism, particularly from Republican lawmakers who have expressed their concerns and disapproval, Fox10 reported.

"Helpful reminder as @katiehobbs uses 'heat deaths' as an excuse to call a State of Emergency and take away your freedoms," Lake tweeted on the X platform. "These people aren't dying because it's hot. They're overdosing on the meth that Hobbs and @JoeBiden are letting flow through our border."

"The Republican legislature saw this coming… and it has happened like clockwork," Arizona Sen. Justine Wadsack tweeted on the X platform. "Hobbs just declared a 'StAtE oF EmErGeNcY' over Arizona’s heat, and she waited to do so until AFTER we ended legislative session… hmmm, I wonder what’s next?"

Temperatures have soared to over 110 degrees, leading to 33 heat-related fatalities. As part of the State of Emergency, a sum of $200,000 has been designated for the director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management. This initiative is accompanied by an executive order outlining plans for additional cooling centers, proposing the establishment of future heat resiliency funds to tackle forthcoming weather-related requirements and more, according Fox10 reported.