Kehoe signs executive order ahead of Missouri snow storm

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Gov. Mike Kehoe on Monday signed an executive order related to the impending winter weather that is expected to hit Missouri this week.

Kehoe’s Office said in a release that Executive Order 25-17 will suspend hours of service regulations for drivers transporting residential heating fuels, including propane, natural gas and heating oil.

The ABC 17 News Stormtrack Weather Team has declared Wednesday as a Weather Alert Day. Several inches of snow expected throughout the day on Wednesday.

“With hazardous winter weather forecasted for this week across much of the state, we want to be as prepared as possible," Kehoe said in the release. "We ask that all Missourians be proactive, stay aware, and use extreme caution during these potentially dangerous winter weather events. This Order helps ensure homes in Missouri can stay warm and that state government and our National Guard members stand ready to assist."