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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 12, 2020

November 12, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, November 12, 2020, until sunset in honor of Leavenworth County Deputy Corpo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 11, 2020

November 11, 2020 - Full Staff - United States

On Veterans Day we honor all people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces by flying the flag at full-staff. Veterans Day should not be confused with Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a day of remembran …

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Posted by Half Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 09, 2020

April 8, 2020- November 9, 2020 - Half Staff Alert - New York

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed flags on state government buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of those we have lost to COVID-19. The flags will rem …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 06, 2020

November 2-8, 2020 - Half-Staff - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered that state flags at the Capitol and in Campbell County should be returned to full staff on Sunday, November 8. They were lowered in honor of Representative Roy Edwards …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 05, 2020

November 2-6, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday ordered state flags to half-staff for a week of mourning in recognition of the state of New Mexico recording 1,000 COVID-19 fatalities.The state Department of Hea …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 04, 2020

November 5, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Northampton County to fly at half-staff beginning at sunrise on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 03, 2020

November 5, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey ordered flags in Baldwin County to half-staff on November 5, 2020 in honor of Former Baldwin County Commissioner Frank Burt Jr. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Nov 03, 2020

November 4, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in honor of the late Senator Morris Hoo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 31, 2020

October 27-November 2, 2020 - Half-Staff - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Monday, November 2, 2020 in honor of North Carolina native, U …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 31, 2020

October 20-31, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Texas

The Texas flag is at half-staff regionally in City of Houston. Dear Mayor Turner: In response to your request and pursuant to Chapter 3100 of the Texas Government Code and 4 U.S.C. §7, State …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 30, 2020

October 23-31, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Ohio

In honor of the life and service of Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Corporal Adam McMillan, who died today as a result of injuries sustained in an on-duty traffic accident, Governor DeWine has ordere …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 30, 2020

October 31, 2020 - Half-Staff - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until su …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 30, 2020

October 30, 2020 - Half-Staff - Alaska

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of former Alaska State Representative Donald “Don” Clocksin, who served in the Alaska State Leg …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 29, 2020

October 28-30, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

Kansas surpassed 1,000 Kansas deaths due to COVID-19. In honor of the lives lost and the families they left behind, Governor Laura Kelly has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 28, 2020

October 30, 2020 - Half-Staff - Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis directed flags at the Marion County Judicial Center, the Ocala City Hall, the Ocala Police Department and the State Capitol in Tallahassee to fly at half-staff Octob …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 27, 2020

October 29, 2020 - Half-Staff - Nevada

Governor Sisolak ordered U.S. & Nevada flags to half-staff at the State Capitol and all State public buildings and grounds on October 29, 2020 in honor of Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crow …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 26, 2020

October 26-28, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday ordered state flags to half-staff though sundown Wednesday in recognition of the late state Rep. Nick Salazar of Ohkay Owingeh.On Friday the governor issued the f …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 24, 2020

October 24, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Colorado

Today, Gov. Polis ordered flags lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, October 24, to honor the passing of Commerce City Police Officer Curt Hollan …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 22, 2020

October 23, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Virginia

Governor’s Flag Order for the State Capitol in Richmond This is to order that the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia is to be flown at half-staff over the state Capitol in respect and memory of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 22, 2020

October 23, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne, in Laramie County and in Goshen County from sunrise to sunset on October 23, 2020 in honor of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 22, 2020

October 23, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

Governor Henry McMaster orders that the flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, October 23, 2020, in tribute to Sergeant William Conle …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 22, 2020

October 22, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - South Dakota

Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags at the South Dakota State Capitol be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sundown on Thursday, October 22, 2020, in honor of former State Representative Lance …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 21, 2020

October 21, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Harry Cohen:“Jennifer and I are saddened to learn of the untimely death …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 19, 2020

October 20, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Missouri

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Dunklin County on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in honor of Kennett Police Department Major Ri …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 17, 2020

October 18, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Tennessee

In honor of Manchester Mayor Lonnie J. Norman, flags over the Tennessee State Capitol will be lowered to half-staff Sunday, October 19, 2020. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Norman family. Mayo …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 15, 2020

October 17, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Alabama

Governor Ivey is allowing flags in the city of Sumiton to fly at half-staff on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in honor of Firefighter Rickey Lee Woods. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 13, 2020

October 13, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - California

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of San Francisco Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Jason Cortez:“Jennifer and I mourn the untimely death of Firefight …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 08, 2020

October 5-9, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Louisiana

As an expression of respect and to honor former Governor Murphy James “Mike” Foster, Jr., the flags of the United States and the State of Louisiana shall be flown at half-staff over the Stat …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 08, 2020

October 10, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sep. 26, 2020, in honor of the Silent Procession Ceremony honoring firefighters who …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 08, 2020

October 9, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - South Carolina

Governor Henry McMaster orders that the flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, October 9, 2020, in tribute to Private First Class Jac …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 07, 2020

October 7, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Tennessee

By order of the Governor, flags over the State Capitol and all State office buildings are to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, in honor of the ultimate sacrifi …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 06, 2020

October 6-10, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Arkansas

Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered the United States flag and the flag of the State of Arkansas to be lowered to half-staff in tribute to the memory of Officer Kevin Collins of the Pine Bluff Police …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 06, 2020

October 6-7, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Montgomery County to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of firefighter Edward Minnic …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 06, 2020

October 6, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Illinois

All United States flags and State of Illinois flag should already be lowered due to the COVID-19 disaster proclamation.The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Gover …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 04, 2020

October 4, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

President Trump's Official ProclamationDuring Fire Prevention Week, we are reminded to keep doing our part to prevent fires before they tragically claim lives and destroy homes, businesses, and natura …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 02, 2020

October 3, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Governor of Wisconsin Tony Evers’ Executive Order #92 ordering the flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Sgt. Duane O. Cole and Executive Order #93 ordering the flags to fly at half-staff in honor of …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 02, 2020

September 30 - October 5, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Kansas

In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings, grounds, and facilities beginning today, Wednesday, September 30 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 02, 2020

October 2, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Alaska

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of Chuck Sassara, who served in the Alaska State House of Representatives from 1965 to 1970:“A …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Oct 01, 2020

October 1, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Nevada

Today, Governor Steve Sisolak has recognized Thursday, October 1 as “Vegas Strong Day in Nevada” and ordered Nevada State flags be flown at half-staff at all State public buildings in tribute to the v …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 30, 2020

September 30, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Oklahoma

Governor Skitt has ordered U.S. & Oklahoma flags to half-staff on State Property on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 to honor Firefighter Ricky Fulton. …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts on Sep 28, 2020

September 18-29, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States

Flags return to full-staff at sunset, Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Proclamation on the Death of Ruth Bader GinsburgToday, our Nation mourns the loss of a trailblazer, not only in the field of law …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 25, 2020

September 26, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon extends existing flag honors to include James A. Boucher, O.D., M.S. at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Albany County from sunrise to sunset on Sept. 26, 2020. Dr. Boucher served …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 25, 2020

September 26, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sep. 26, 2020, in honor of the Silent Procession Ceremony honoring firefighters who …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 23, 2020

September 23, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Idaho

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today:“Tragically, a firefighter died when the single engine air tanker he was flying crashed during initial attack operations on the …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 18, 2020

September 14-19, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - Massachusetts

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 18, 2020

May 19, 2020 & 19th of Every Month Through End of Year - Half-Staff Alert - Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 and on the 19th of every month through 20 …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 18, 2020

September 18-19, 2020 - Half-Staff Alert - North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning today, Friday, September 18, 2020 until sunset on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in h …

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Posted by Half-Staff Alerts Staff on Sep 17, 2020

September 18, 2020 - Delaware Flag Alert

Title 29, Section 408 of the Delaware Code requires Delaware State agencies, including all public schools, to display a POW/MIA flag on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the third Friday in September. …

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