As Florida prepares for the potential impact of Tropical Cyclone Nine, Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 41 counties under Executive Order 24-208. This includes relief efforts for commercial motor vehicles and the issuance of Emergency Road Use Permits for transporting supplies. FDOT’s Emergency Order 24-08 covers agricultural commodities, valid through October 7, 2024. According to the order, emergency response vehicles can bypass weigh stations, though size and weight restrictions remain in effect. Stay updated via the Florida Trucking Association Hurricanes page.
Other states are also preparing for Tropical Storm Helene:
South Carolina: Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency with Executive Order 2024-24, focusing on restoring utility services and ensuring the smooth transportation of essential goods. Commercial and utility vehicles are exempt from registration, permitting, length, width, weight, and load restrictions on non-interstate routes for up to 120 days. Stay updated via the SC Emergency Manager app and the interactive tool at hurricane.sc. South Carolina residents in low-lying areas should review their emergency plans and monitor the latest updates from the National Hurricane Center. For South Carolina’s official 2024 Hurricane Guide, visit scemd.org.
Georgia and North Carolina: Both states have emergency orders in place and are monitoring the storm’s trajectory.
Information courtesy of our friends at the Florida Trucking Association and the South Carolina Trucking Association.