TOPEKA—Governor Sam Brownback on Wednesday issued an executive order that will lift regulations on motor carriers traveling through Kansas en route to aid in recovery from widespread damage left by Hurricane Harvey.
Executive
Order 17-03 applies to commercial vehicles directly participating in
relief and restoration of areas in Texas recovering from the destruction
of the
hurricane and resulting floods. Under the order, certain motor carrier
fees and regulations will be waived.
“There’s
no doubt the people of Houston and the surrounding communities are
facing historic devastation,” Governor Brownback said. “Our thoughts and
prayers
continue to be with Texas. Their neighbors here in Kansas are ready to
assist.”
Separately,
the Kansas National Guard is on standby to deploy to the areas impacted
when called by disaster operations command. Resources such as
high-water
vehicles, communications teams, and Guardsmen, among others, are
available when called upon to relieve troops currently in the area.
Kansas
is also the coordinating state for the Emergency Management Assistance
Compact (EMAC), in charge of coordinating relief efforts with other
states.
“The
stories coming out of the hurricane zone prove the power of what
happens when neighbors work together,” said Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer.
“We will continue
working together to help the victims long after the floodwaters
recede.”
The executive order is in immediate effect. The full text of the document is attached.
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