American Logistics Aid Network or ALAN) is MONITORING for this week’s severe winter weather impacts. As part of our preparedness efforts, ALAN is committed to bringing you the latest information and updates on supply chain impacts via our periodic Situation Reports, found below in this email and on their website.

The remnants of a major winter storm that impacted the Ohio Valley over the weekend are moving across the Mid-Atlantic through Monday night. Significant snowfall and freezing rain have impacted travel from Indiana to New Jersey. Historic snowfall levels are seen in Kansas City, Ohio, and Kansas. The system produced  6-12 inches of snow across the Mid-Atlantic, including the Washington, D.C. metro area. Power outages are a continued concern across the impacted region.

Behind the large system moving off the Mid-Atlantic coast Tuesday morning, a push of arctic air will dig into the Great Lakes and Northeast. Around 259 million, or 80% of the population, live in the areas expected to see the impacts of a polar vortex over the next seven days. The arctic cold is expected to reach as far south as Texas, where the high temperatures on Wednesday will be in the upper 30s and lows in the teens.

EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS

New Jersey Governor Murphy issued Executive Order No. 374 on January 6, 2025, in anticipation of significant winter weather.

West Virginia Director of Emergency Management issued a proclamation declaring a State of Emergency on January 5, 2025, in anticipation of a winter storm event.

Kansas Governor Kelly issued State of Disaster Emergency Proclamation on January 4, 2025, in anticipation of severe winter weather impacts followed by extremely low temperatures and windchills in the negative digits.

Kentucky Governor Beshear issued State of Emergency 2025-007 on January 4, 2025, in anticipation of severe winter weather impacts.

Virginia Governor Youngkin issued Executive Order 43 on January 3, 2025, in anticipation of severe winter storm that could cause transportation difficulties and power outages.

Missouri Governor Parson issued Executive Order 25-01 on January 3, 2025, in response to and anticipation of severe winter weather throughout the state.

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION WAIVERS

Title: Director of West Virginia Emergency Management Division issued proclamation declaring a State of Emergency

Effective: 01/05/25 | Expires on: 2/5/25

Description: Pursuant to 49 CFR 390.23 due to severe weather, exemption from Parts 390 through 399 of Title 49 for Hours of Service for drivers providing direct assistance to the winter storm emergency. This includes, but not limited to, fuel, propane, groceries, and other essential products.

Title: Kansas Governor Kelly issued Guidance on Temporary Relief from Certain Motor Carrier Rules and Regulations

Effective: 01/04/25 | Expires on: 01/18/25

Description: Declaration applies to motor carriers directly participating in relief efforts; and in accordance with 49 CFR 390.23(b) Regional Declarations of emergency. Except as provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, 395.3 and 395.5 of this chapter shall not apply to a motor carrier or driver operating a commercial motor vehicle providing direct assistance during the emergency and those providing residential heating fuel in the geographic area designated in the declaration.

Title: Kentucky Governor Beshears issued Declaration of Emergency, Transportation Waiver No. 113879

Effective: 01/04/25 | Expires on: 01/18/25

Description: Exemption for commercial vehicles delivering propane, fuel oil and kerosene within the affected areas; waiver of stopping at all weigh stations for these commercial vehicles. Pursuant to 49 CFR Section 390.23, a waiver of 49 CFR Section 395.3 for vehicles transporting loads that are for use in (1) providing direct assistance supporting emergency relief efforts including transporting essential fuels, food, water, non-alcoholic beverages, medical supplies, feed for livestock and poultry, (2) transporting livestock, poultry, and crops ready to be harvested, or (3) restoration of utility and transportation services in response to the Severe Weather Event.

Title: Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Commissioner issued Transportation Waiver

Effective: 01/04/25 | Expires on: 01/8/25

Description: Pursuant to 49 CFR 390.23 due to severe weather, suspension of 49 CFR 395.3, for delivery drivers of residential heating fuel.

 Title: Missouri Governor Parson issued Executive Order 25-01 providing transportation waivers

Effective: 01/03/25 | Expires on: 01/13/25

Description: Pursuant to 49 CFR, Section 390.23 declaring a state of emergency; provide exemption for vehicles used in support of the transportation of residential heating fuels be exempt from the hours-of-service requirements in 49 CFR Parts 390 through 399; order applies only to residential heating fuel such as propane, natural gas, and heating oil.

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