ALAN Tropical Storm Francine Situation Report: September 13, 2024

Posted on Sep 13, 2024 in Nuts & Bolts

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American Logistics Aid Network is mobilized for Hurricane/Tropical Storm Francine. As part of our response efforts, we are committed to providing you with the latest information and updates on supply chain impacts via our periodic Situation Reports, which can be found below in this email and on our website.

In the wake of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Francine’s landfall along the Gulf coast, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is urging area residents to heed safety advisories – and reminding members of the logistics community that their post-storm help could be needed soon.

In addition to working closely with the non-profit and emergency response communities, ALAN is providing real-time visibility on the storm’s supply chain impacts—including damages to roads, ports, and airports—via its Supply Chain Intelligence Center, which individuals and businesses can access free of charge.

ALAN has also updated its Disaster Micro-Site with helpful Tropical Storm/Hurricane Francine resources. That site is where ALAN will post requests for donated logistics assistance, most of which will arrive within 24 to 72 hours after the storm’s initial landfall. Logistics businesses that wish to make a financial donation to ALAN instead can do so by visiting https://www.alanaid.org/donate/

EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS

President Biden approved an Emergency Declaration for Louisiana on September 10, 2024, in preparation for impacts from Tropical Storm Francine beginning on September 10, 2024 and continuing.

STATE DECLARATIONS

Mississippi Governor Reeves issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for Tropical Storm Francine on September 10, 2024.

Louisiana Governor Landry issued Executive Order Number JML 24-142 State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Francine on September 9, 2024.

Louisiana Department of Transportation Secretary Donahue issued a Secretary’s Emergency Order on September 9, 2024, in preparation for the impacts of Tropical Storm Francine.

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION WAIVERS

Title: Mississippi Governor Reeves issued Executive Order No 1582 for Tropical Storm Francine.

Effective: 09/10/24| Expires on: 09/24/24

Description: The Governor issued a Proclamation declaring a State of Emergency for Tropical Storm/Hurricane Francine on September 9, 2024. Executive Order waives specific provisions of Parts 390 through 399 of Title 49, CFR, including relief from Title 49, Part 395.3 and 395.5 for motor carriers providing direct assistance to disaster relief efforts.

Title: Louisiana Department of Public Safety Deputy Secretary declared a regional emergency

Effective: 09/10/24| Expires on: 09/23/24

Description: The Department of Public Safety Deputy Secretary declared a regional emergency providing exemption pursuant to Title 49, CFR, Part 390.23 and LA R.S. 32:1501 ET SEC, 1 and certain exemptions from Parts 390 through 399 of Title 49, FMCSR.

Title: Louisiana Department of Transportation Secretary Donahue issued Secretary’s Emergency Order

Effective: 09/09/24| Expires on until rescinded

Description: The Department of Transportation Secretary issued a Secretary’s Order with respect to commercial motor carriers traveling for the purpose of emergency preparedness and disaster relief efforts; provisions of Louisiana Revised Statue 32:386(1) are suspended, and the size and weight restrictions for vehicles.

STATE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY RESOURCES

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