JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-02 on Thursday, ahead of severe winter weather which is forecasted to take place in the next several days.
Parson signed the order as a precautionary measure to prepare for extreme cold temperatures across the state of Missouri, along with other winter weather which is expected to impact those in the state.
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, Parson explained in a statement.
"With extreme cold 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."
suspends hours of service regulations for motor carriers transporting residential heating fuels, including propane, natural gas, and heating oil.
