Hurricane Milton
October 7, 2024

EXECUTIVE ORDERS & DECLARATIONS

President Biden approved Emergency Declaration for Florida on October 7, 2024, in preparation for Hurricane Milton impacts.

    •    Florida Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-215 on October 6, 2024, amending Executive Order 24-214.

    •    Florida Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-214 on October 5, 2024, in preparation for Tropical Storm Milton impact to Florida.

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION WAIVERS FOR MILTON

Title: FMCSA Regional Emergency Declaration No. 2024-008 and Extension of Emergency Declarations Pursuant to 49 CFR 390.23 and 390.24

Effective: 10/04/24 | Expires on: 10/27/24

Description: The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) declares that an emergency exists that warrants issuance of a Regional Emergency Declaration and extension of emergency declarations issued by State Governors, to continue emergency relief granted from certain regulatory requirements in Parts 390-399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). This Declaration is in response to Hurricane Helene and its effects on people and property, including immediate threats to human life, public safety, and public welfare from heavy rains, strong winds, storm surge, high surf, and flooding. This Declaration addresses the emergency conditions creating a need for immediate transportation relating to the restoration of essential supplies and essential services and provides necessary relief. Affected States included in this Declaration are: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The Presidential Declarations issued provide regulatory relief for up to 30 days of emergency relief from Federal regulations in 49 CFR 390 through 399. FMCSA issuing this Declaration and granting regulatory relief in accordance with 49 CFR 390.23 and 390.25, as set forth herein.

Title: Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Perdue issued Emergency Order 24-12

Effective: 10/06/24 | Expires on: 10/21/24

Description: Pursuant to Executive Order No. 24-213, Secretary Perdue waives and suspends Florida Statutes 316.515(1-3), 316.535(1 and 3), 316.545(2 and 4), and 337.401(1)(a); and Rules 14-28.002(4 and 5), and 14-46.001(2) to allow for alternate size and weight restrictions on any vehicles transporting emergency equipment, services, supplies, or personnel, and agricultural commodities and citrus as recommended by Commissioner of Agriculture.

Title: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle Executive Director issued Emergency Order 24-06 Pursuant to Executive Order 24-214

Effective: 10/07/24| Expires on: 10/21/24

Description: FLHSMV Executive Director issued Emergency Order 24-06 a State of Emergency suspends enforcement of the registration requirements under sections 316.545(4) and 320.0725, Florida Statutes for commercial motor vehicles that enter Florida to provide emergency services or supplies, to transport emergency equipment, supplies, or personnel. Pursuant to 49 CFR 390.23, motor carriers and drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle to provide emergency relief during an emergency are exempt from 49 CFR 393.3 and 395.5.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Emergency Declarations, Waivers, Exemptions and Permits

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