Missouri Governor Parson Initiates Winter Weather Strategy with Executive Action
In response to anticipated hazardous winter weather, Governor Mike Parson has signed Executive Order 25-01, waiving service requirements for commercial vehicles transporting heating fuel and activating the Missouri National Guard for potential response efforts.
Are you ready for the significant snowstorm heading toward St. Louis and Missouri? Have you gathered your essentials like eggs, bread, and beer? I feel well-prepared for now. Local news outlets are labeling this storm as a monster, and the forecast hasn’t shifted. As we move into the evening, Argus Newspaper will keep you updated. We’ll also be examining Governor Parson’s executive order.
From Governor Parson:
Jefferson City — Yesterday, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 25-01 as a precautionary measure to prepare for hazardous winter weather expected to impact the State of Missouri starting this weekend. The Order waives certain hours of service requirements for commercial vehicles transporting residential heating fuel and activates the Missouri National Guard for state and local response efforts, if needed.
“With a hazardous winter storm forecasted for this weekend, we want to be prepared to respond however may be needed,” Governor Parson said. “Missourians should be proactive in their preparations and so too should state government. This Order helps ensure Missourians’ homes stay heated and that state government and our National Guard members stand ready to assist. We ask that all Missourians stay aware and use extreme caution during this potentially dangerous winter weather event.”
Executive Order 25-01 suspends hours of service regulations for motor carriers transporting residential heating fuels, including propane, natural gas, and heating oil. The Order also give the Adjutant General of the State of Missouri the authority to call and order into active service such portions of the organized militia as he deems necessary to aid Missourians.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch covering nearly every Missouri county from Saturday afternoon through Monday morning. The forecast indicates snow and sleet accumulations of more than 10 inches in many areas, particularly in northern Missouri, and notes power outages and tree damage are likely across areas of the state due to accumulating ice. Extreme cold is also expected into next week, particularly during the overnight hours.
Motorists are encouraged to postpone travel if possible. If you must travel, use extreme caution and check road conditions before driving to help determine if your trip can be completed safely. The Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) Traveler Information Map app can be downloaded free-of-charge to smart devices here. Please also see this latest announcement from MoDOT for more information.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has provided additional health and safety tips to Missourians in preparation for severe winter weather.
Executive Order 25-01 will expire on January 13, 2025. To view the Order, please click here.
Courtesy of Gov. Parson
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