Gov. Parson signs executive order in preparation of forecasted winter weather

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed an executive order today as a precautionary measure ahead of potentially hazardous winter weather expected in Missouri this weekend.

Executive Order 25-01 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 necessary.

“With a hazardous winter storm forecasted for this weekend, we want to be prepared to respond however may be needed,” Gov. 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.”

The executive order suspends hours of service regulations for motor carriers transporting fuels such as propane, natural gas, and heating oil. It also gives the adjutant general the authority to call portions of the organized militia into active service to aid Missourians, if deemed necessary.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch covering nearly every Missouri county from Saturday night through Monday morning. The forecast indicates snow and sleet accumulations of more than 10 inches in many areas, particularly in northern Missouri.

First Alert 4 has issued First Alert Weather Days from Sunday into Monday.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has provided additional health and safety tips to Missourians in preparation for severe winter weather.

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