PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine Gov. Janet Mills has requested a federal disaster declaration hours before her new “stay-at-home” order is to go into effect.

If approved, the declaration would open the door to greater resources to support child care, behavioral health and legal services, among others. The governor also requested more money for the Maine National Guard, should soldiers be needed during the pandemic.

The stay-at-home order, which goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, prohibits Mainers from travelling outside of their homes for all but “essential personal activities.”