Contact: Dean Allen, www.VoteDeanAllen.com, 864-641-0066, 843-597-7459 cell

MEDIA ADVISORY, July 7 /Christian Newswire/ -- This weekend Dean Allen will formally announce his candidacy for the office of Adjutant General of South Carolina at several locations throughout the state. Details of his schedule will be released separately.

In light of many accusations made toward our Governor regarding his recent absence and the ability of our state to respond in the face of disaster, we feel it is important to note we have state laws which make provisions for the absence of our Governor. Some of these state laws also shed light on the importance of the position of Adjutant General.

SECTION 25-1-1840. Authority of Governor to order out National Guard.
"In the event of (a) war, insurrection, rebellion, invasion, tumult, riot or a mob, (b) a body of men acting together by force with intent to commit a felony, to offer violence to persons or property or by force and violence to break and resist the laws of this State or of the United States, (c) in case of the imminent danger of the occurrence of any of such events or (d) in the event of public disaster the Governor may order the National Guard of South Carolina or any part thereof into the active service of the State and cause them to perform such duty as he shall deem proper. The Governor may also upon the written request of the mayor of a city or the sheriff of a county within which a large public assemblage is to occur order out the National Guard or any part thereof to preserve order and keep people within bounds at such assemblage. In case the Governor shall be absent from the State or unavailable for any reason, the authority herein bestowed shall pass to the Adjutant General of the State."

Additionally, Section 25-1-1880 breaks command down even further giving local sheriffs the ability to order out National Guard when it is impossible to communicate with The Governor or Adjutant General.

We sincerely hope this demonstrates the importance of our state's chain of command and the need for the voter's attention to all statewide candidates as well as local candidates for office.

For more information on Dean Allen, including scheduled announcements of candidacy, please visit www.VoteDeanAllen.com. Dean Allen 864-641-0066 or cell 843-597-7459.