EXECUTIVE ORDER
23-08

WHEREAS, I have been advised by the State Emergency Management Agency that the ongoing and forecasted severe storm systems have caused, or have the potential to cause, damage associated with tornados, straight-line winds, large hail, heavy rains, flooding, and flash flooding affecting communities throughout the State of Missouri; and

WHEREAS, interruptions of public services are occurring, or anticipated to occur, as a result of the severe weather and flooding event starting on July 29, 2023, and continuing; and

WHEREAS, the severe storm systems beginning on July 29, 2023, and continuing, have the potential to create a condition of distress and hazard to the safety, welfare, and property of the people of the State of Missouri beyond the capabilities of some local jurisdictions and other established agencies; and

WHEREAS, the State of Missouri will continue to be proactive where the health and safety of the people of Missouri are concerned; 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, invoking the provisions of Sections 44.100 and 44.110, RSMo, is required to ensure the protection of the safety and welfare of the people of Missouri.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, MICHAEL L. PARSON, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the State of Missouri, including Sections 44.100 and 44.110, RSMo, do hereby declare that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Missouri and direct the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated.

I further authorize and direct state agencies to provide assistance as needed.

This Order shall terminate on September 5, 2023, 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 5th day of August, 2023.

[Michael L. Parson's signature]
MICHAEL L. PARSON
GOVERNOR

ATTEST:

[Jay Ashcroft's signature]
JOHN R. ASHCROFT
SECRETARY OF STATE

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