EXECUTIVE ORDER
17-06

WHEREAS, Executive Order 17-05 activated the Missouri State Emergency Operations Center on January 11, 2017, due to the severe winter storm systems forecasted to cause sleet, freezing rain, and ice across the State of Missouri, beginning on January 12, 2017; and

WHEREAS, the State Emergency Management Agency has advised that the ongoing and forecasted severe winter storm systems will cause damage to communities throughout the State; and

WHEREAS, hazardous travel conditions and utility interruptions are occurring, or anticipated to occur, as a result of the severe winter storm systems occurring on January 12, 2017 and continuing throughout Missouri for several days; and

WHEREAS, the severe winter storm systems have the potential to create distress and hazard to the safety, welfare, and property of Missourians beyond the capabilities of some jurisdictions and other established agencies; and

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

WHEREAS, the resources of the State may be needed to assist affected jurisdictions and to help Missourians; and

WHEREAS, an invocation of the provisions of Sections 44.100 and 44.110 RSMo., are required to ensure the safety and welfare of Missourians.

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, including Sections 44.100 and 44.110 RSMo., hereby declare that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Missouri. I hereby order that the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated.

I further authorize the use of state agencies to provide assistance to the maximum extent practicable.

I further 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 and directed by the Governor of this State.

This Order shall terminate on February 12, 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 12th 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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