Gov. Stitt issues emergency order to speed wildfire aid deliveries to Oklahoma ranchers

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Governor Kevin Stitt issued an emergency order to support Oklahoma Ranches and communities impacted by the wildfires.

Stitt signed an executive order temporarily easing some transportation rules to speed up deliveries of water, hay, and livestock feed.

The order suspends certain registration and permitting requirements for commercial vehicles hauling feed into or through Oklahoma. It also allows oversize and overweight loads of agricultural feed products without the usual permits during the emergency.

“The damage caused by these wildfires places a heavy burden on communities across the panhandle, especially our farmers and ranchers,” said Governor Stitt. “Oklahomans always step up for one another, and this order helps us get critical feed and water where it is needed so our producers can begin to recover.”

All federal safety, licensing, and insurance requirements will remain in effect under the order. Motor carriers currently under an Out-of-Service Order are not eligible for regulatory relief.

The order only applies to the transportation of agricultural feed products, providing direct assistance in response to this wildfire emergency, and does not extend to any other goods, according to Stitt’s office.

The executive order was filed on Feb. 22 and will remain in effect for 14 days.

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