EXECUTIVE ORDER
12-04

WHEREAS, I have been advised by the Director of the State Emergency Management Agency that severe storm systems have caused damages associated with high winds, driving rain, hail and tornadoes in communities across the State of Missouri; and

WHEREAS, there has been loss of life, interruption of public services, infrastructure damages and damages to private property, as a result of the severe weather that began on February 28, 2012; and

WHEREAS, the severe weather that began on February 28, 2012, has created conditions of distress and hazard to the safety, welfare, and property of the citizens of the State of Missouri beyond the capabilities of some local jurisdictions and other established agencies; and

WHEREAS, the resources of the State of Missouri may be needed to assist affected jurisdictions and to help relieve the condition of distress and hazard to the safety and welfare of our fellow Missourians; and

WHEREAS, I issued Executive Order 12-03 declaring a State of Emergency for the protection of the safety and welfare of the citizens of the state of Missouri.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JEREMIAH W. (JAY) NIXON, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Missouri, including Section 41.480.2, RSMo, order and direct the Adjutant General of the State of Missouri, or his designee, to forthwith call and order into active service such portions of the organized militia as he deems necessary to aid the executive officials of Missouri, to protect life and property, and it is further ordered and directed that the Adjutant General or his designee, and through him, the commanding officer of any unit or other organization of such organized militia so called into active service take such action and employ such equipment as may be necessary in support of civilian authorities, and provide such assistance as may be authorized by the Governor of this State.

This order shall terminate on April 30, 2012, unless extended in whole or in part.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Missouri, in the City of Jefferson, on this 29th day of February, 2012.

[Jay Nixon's signature]
Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon
Governor

ATTEST:

[Robin Carnahan's signature]
Robin Carnahan
Secretary of State

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