EXECUTIVE ORDER
17-05

WHEREAS, the State of Missouri is expected to be impacted by a severe winter storm, beginning on January 12, 2017, that is forecast to cause sleet, freezing rain, and ice across the state; and

WHEREAS, hazardous travel conditions and utility interruptions are expected during the pendency of the storm; and

WHEREAS, the severe winter storm has the potential to cause distress and hazard to the safety, welfare, and property of Missourians; and

WHEREAS, the State must be prepared and proactive where the safety and welfare of Missourians are concerned; and

WHEREAS, the State Emergency Management Agency may be needed to assist affected jurisdictions and ensure the safety and welfare of Missourians by its operation of the Missouri State Emergency Operations Center.

NOW THEREFORE, I, ERIC R. GREITENS, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Missouri, do hereby order that the Missouri State Emergency Operations Center be activated.

This Order shall terminate on February 11, 2017, 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 11th day of January, 2017.

[Eric R. Greitens's signature]
Eric R. Greitens
Governor

ATTEST:

[Jay Ashcroft's signature]
John R. Ashcroft
Secretary of State

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