The Alaska Petition for Quarantine or Isolation is a document issued by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services to protect the health of Alaskans. It requires individuals to quarantine or isolate themselves if they are confirmed or suspected to have been exposed to a contagious or infectious disease. There are two types of Alaska Petition for Quarantine or Isolation: Mandatory Quarantine or Isolation and Voluntary Quarantine. The Mandatory Quarantine or Isolation Petition is used by public health officials to order individuals to quarantine or isolate themselves if they are confirmed or suspected to have been exposed to a contagious or infectious disease. This petition requires individuals to remain in their home or in a designated location for a period of time determined by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. The Voluntary Quarantine Petition is used by individuals who have been exposed to a contagious or infectious disease and wish to self-isolate. This petition is used to inform public health officials of the individual’s decision to quarantine or isolate themselves and to provide them with the necessary resources to do so. Both petitions must be signed by the individual and include contact information for the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. Both petitions must be approved by a public health official before they can be enforced.