Friday, December 1, 2006
Contact: Brian Hauswirth, 573-751-0290
Blunt Declares State of Emergency in Response to Severe Weather
JEFFERSON CITY–Gov. Matt Blunt issued an executive order today declaring a state of emergency in response to heavy precipitation, white-out conditions, high winds, and ice that have impacted communities throughout Missouri.
Severe weather hit Missouri yesterday evening and persisted into the early morning hours dumping more than a foot of snow, sleet and freezing rain across the state. More than 250,000 Missourians are reportedly without power.
“This storm left a trail of snow and ice across the state, thousands without power and countless Missourians stuck at home,” Blunt said. “I am declaring a state of emergency to ensure state resources are readily available to assist however needed. We are actively monitoring the weather and recovery efforts and call on all Missourians to take extra precaution through the next several days.”
Blunt’s Executive Order declares a state of emergency in the State of Missouri and activates the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan. It directs state agencies to provide support in affected areas as needed.
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