| Overview This procedure provides requirements for justification of an emergency purchase. General Guidelines An emergency purchases bypasses the State regulations which govern normal purchases and, for this reason, needs to be justified. An emergency procurement bypassing standard purchasing policies is instituted to alleviate a situation in which there is: - A threat to the functioning of State government.
- A danger to the health or safety of any person.
- Imminent threat to buildings, property or equipment (such as flood).
Procedures Emergency procurements must be limited to the supplies or services necessary to alleviate the emergency. When an emergency arises, notify the Director of Purchasing or designee as soon as possible and he will be able to authorize procedures for handling the situation and preventing further damage. This notification should take place by either telephone or e-mail for rapid response. | 
