Governor Walker issues executive order relating to Harvey relief

MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker issued Executive Order #252 Friday, September 8th suspending certain restrictions and limitations for emergency aid transportation following Hurricane Harvey, according to a recent release. Harvey has caused immense damage across Texas and Louisiana, and this order is designed to help relieve the resulting supply shortages.

“This order will loosen certain restrictions to help carriers transport vital emergency relief supplies more efficiently and help the people affected by Hurricane Harvey as quickly and safely as possible,” said Governor Walker. “We will continue to closely monitor the situation as it develops to work toward long-term solutions.”

Executive Order #252 outlines the following:

In addition, the release said the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Ross has waived the fee required to obtain 72-hour trip permits for vehicles traveling into Wisconsin that are not registered in Wisconsin nor enrolled in the International Registration Plan (IRP) or the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and are providing direct emergency relief and assistance relating to Hurricane Harvey.