ALAN HURRICANE HELENE SITUATIONAL REPORT September 27, 2024

Posted on Sep 27, 2024 in Nuts & Bolts

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American Logistics Aid Network is mobilized for Hurricane Helene. 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.

As you know, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday night. Since then, ALAN has heard from many people anxious to know, “What can we do?” (Thank you for all of those questions!)

We hope to have specific answers soon because we are working closely with the non-profit community to determine what is needed. As their requests for assistance begin to arrive (some of which we’re vetting now), we will share them via our Disaster Micro-Site and other channels.

Meanwhile, there are still many ways we can put our shoulders to the wheel and begin to help—which is why we’d like to pass along the following practical Do’s and Don’ts.

DO make sure your employees are safe – and supported.
Don’t forget that we’re here for you.
Do let us know if you are willing to help.
Don’t assume you can’t be of help just because your operations are nowhere near the damaged areas.
DO check ALAN’s website and Disaster Micro-Site often over the next few weeks.
DON’T host a collection drive for products.
DO consider helping in other ways instead.

For a full elaboration on these points, please read our latest blog at https://www.alanaid.org/alans-helpful-post-hurricane-relief-dos-and-donts-3/

PSEMA Tropical Storm Helene Coordination Call via Zoom on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 1 pm EDT.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88943138859?pwd=8IPEcHNNyg0tPrO0R5FdbGY1rh84Hh.1

Meeting ID: 889 4313 8859
Passcode: 046808

OPEN CASES

ALAN has begun to receive requests for donated logistics services to support the response to Hurricane Helene. We are looking to fill the following open cases:

Case 9512: Request for Transportation of 120 Pallets of plywood – from Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 to Ocala, FL 34474

Case 9510: Request for Transportation of 10 Pallets – Tarps – from West Palm Beach, FL 33401 to Winter Haven, FL 33881

FEDERAL

EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS

President Biden approved Emergency Declaration for South Carolina on September 26, 2024, in preparation for impacts from Hurricane Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing.

President Biden approved Emergency Declaration for Alabama on September 26, 2024, in preparation for impacts from Hurricane Helene beginning on September 22, 2024, and continuing.

President Biden approved Emergency Declaration for North Carolina on September 26, 2024, in preparation for impacts from Hurricane Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing.

President Biden approved Emergency Declaration for Georgia on September 26, 2024, in preparation for impacts from Hurricane Helene beginning on September 24, 2024, and continuing.

President Biden approved Emergency Declaration for Florida on September 24, 2024, in preparation for impacts from Tropical Storm Helene beginning on September 23, 2024, and continuing.

STATE

STATE DECLARATIONS

Virginia Governor Youngkin issued Executive Order No. 37 on September 25, 2024 declaring a state of emergency due to Hurricane Helene.

South Carolina Governor McMaster issued Executive Order 2024-24 on September 25, 2024, in preparation for impacts from Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 315 on September 25, 2024, declaring a statewide state of emergency and temporary waiver and suspension of motor vehicle regulations.

Georgia Governor Kemp issued Executive Order on September 24, 2024, declaring a State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Helene.

Florida Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-209 on September 24, 2024, amending Executive Order 24-208.

Florida Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-208 on September 23, 2024, in preparation for impacts from potential tropical cyclone nine.

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION WAIVERS

Title: Alabama Department of Revenue Commissioner Issued Executive Order

Effective: 09/27/24| Expires on: 10/27/24

Description: The Alabama Department of Revenue Commissioner issued an executive order providing temporary suspension of the motor fuel exporter, importer, and transporter licensing requirements associated with the Alabama Terminal Excise Tax for those supporting disaster relief efforts by engaging in the export of motor fuel from Alabama to areas in other states impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Title: Alabama Department of Revenue Commissioner Issued Executive Order

Effective: 09/27/24| Expires on: 10/27/24

Description: The Alabama Department of Revenue Commissioner issued an executive order providing temporary suspension of the requirements associated with the International Registration Plan and International Fuel Tax Agreement for any motor vehicle engaged in interstate disaster relief that will be traveling through the State of Alabama as part of the disaster relief.

Title: Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary issued Transportation Waiver on September 26, 2024

Effective: 09/26/24| Expires on: 10/02/24

Description: The Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner issued a transportation waiver granting temporary overweight, over width, registration, license, or hours of service exemptions to all carriers transporting essential emergency relief supplies to, through, and from any area of the Commonwealth. The authorization applies also applies to water, food, heating oil, motor fuels or propane, agricultural products, agricultural supplies, livestock, and poultry, forest products and salvaged wood, waste, and trees cut in preparation for the storm, or providing restoration of utilities.

Title: South Carolina Governor McMaster issued Executive Order 2024-24 on September 25, 2024

Effective: 09/25/24| Expires on: 10/25/24

Description: In accordance with section 56-5-79(A) of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended, during a declared emergency and in the course of responding to the emergency, requirements related to registration, permitting, length, width, weight, and load are suspended for commercial and utility vehicles traveling on non-interstate routes for up to 120 days; and requirements relating to time of service suspensions for commercial and utility vehicles traveling on interstate and non-interstate routes are suspended for up to 30 days, unless extended for additional periods under the FMCSR. Whereas the FMCSR limits the hours of service for operators of commercial vehicles and pursuant to 49 CFR 390.23, the Governor may suspend federal hours of service regulations if the governor determines an emergency condition exists.

Title: North Carolina Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 311

Effective: 09/25/24| Expires on: 10/05/24

Description: North Carolina Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 315 on September 25, 2024, declaring a State of Emergency and temporary waiver and suspension of motor vehicle regulations. Shall waive the maximum hours of service for drivers prescribed by DPS pursuant to N.C. Gen Stat. 20-381 and pursuant to 49 CFR 390.23, waive 49 CFR 395.3 for persons transporting essential fuels, food, water, non-alcoholic beverages, medical supplies, feed for livestock and poultry, persons transporting livestock, poultry or crops ready to be harvested, and vehicles used in the restoration of utility or transportation services. Shall waive enforcement of certain size and weight restrictions and penalties arising under N.C. Gen Stat. 20-86.1 and 20-119 for vehicles supporting emergency relief efforts in the emergency area

Title: Kentucky Transportation Secretary issued Declaration of Emergency Order 113789

Effective: 09/24/24| Expires on: 10/08/24

Description: Kentucky Transportation Secretary Gray issued a Declaration of Emergency, Exemption of Hours of Service and Stoppage at Weight Stations. Whereas a state of emergency exists in Florida and the surrounding areas and the Governor of Florida declaring an emergency, pursuant to KRS 189.233 and 49 CFR 390.23, declaring a state of emergency exists requiring relief from hours of service imposed on commercial vehicles providing power restoration within affected area. Pursuant to authority vested in KAR 189.33 and 49 CFR 390.23, hereby declared state of emergency exists requiring relief from the hours of service imposed on commercial vehicles providing power restoration, debris removal, and transporting agricultural products and requiring waiver of stopping at all weigh stations for these commercial vehicles responding to the affected area. Pursuant to 49 CFR Section 390.23, waive 49 CFR 395.3 for vehicles transporting essential fuels, food, water, non-alcoholic beverages, medical supplies, feed for livestock and poultry, transporting livestock, poultry, and crops ready to be harvested, or the restoration of utility and transportation services.

Title: Georgia Governor issued Executive Order 09.24.24.01

Effective: 09/24/24| Expires on: 10/02/24

Description: Georgia Governor Kemp issued Executive Order on September 24, 2024, declaring a State of Emergency whereas it justifies suspension of Part 395 (driver’s hours of service) of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Suspension remains in effect for 14 days or until the emergency condition ceases to exist. It is further ordered: commercial vehicles operating outside the normal weight, height, and length restrictions under the authority of this State of Emergency shall be issued permits by the Georgia Department of Public Safety.

Title: Florida Department of Agriculture Commissioner Simpson issued statement on September 24, 2024

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

Description: Florida Agriculture Commissioner Simpson issued statement temporarily suspending the interstate movement requirements for the transportation of animals that are fleeing the Tropical Storm and the applicable interstate requirements for their return.

Title: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle Executive Director issued Emergency Order 24-05 Pursuant to Executive Order 24-208

Effective: 09/23/24| Expires on: 10/07/24

Description: FLHSMV Executive Director issued Emergency Order 24-05 a State of Emergency suspends enforcement of the registration requirements under sections 316.545(4) and 320.0725, Florida Statutes for commercial motor vehicles that enter Florida to provide emergency services or supplies, to transport emergency equipment, supplies, or personnel. Pursuant to 49 CFR 390.23, motor carriers and drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle to provide emergency relief during an emergency are exempt from 49 CFR 393.3 and 395.5.

Title: Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Perdue issued Emergency Order 24-08

Effective: 09/23/24 | Expires on: 11/23/24

Description: Pursuant to Executive Order No. 24-208, Secretary Perdue waives and suspends Florida Statutes 316.515(1-3), 316.535(1 and 3), 316.545(2 and 4), and 337.401(1)(a); and Rules 14-28.002(4 and 5), and 14-46.001(2) to allow for alternate size and weight restrictions on any vehicles transporting emergency equipment, services, supplies, or personnel, and agricultural commodities and citrus as recommended by Commissioner of Agriculture.

STATE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY RESOURCES

State of Florida

Florida Division of Emergency Management
Florida ESF 18 Office (Business and Industry) [email protected] and Private Sector hotline (850) 815-4925 (Daily 7am-7pm EDT). Updates can be found at Florida Disaster Business.
Florida 511 Traffic Status

State of Kentucky Resources

Truck Parking Information Management System

State of South Carolina Resources

S.C. Emergency Business Resources
S. C. Business Support ESF 24 Desk: [email protected] / (803) 737-8524 (activates Tuesday 8:00am EDT)
S.C. Know Your Zone

State of North Carolina

STATE RE-ENTRY INFORMATION FOR BUSINESS

State of Florida

In the State of Florida, additional information is required for re-entry. More information can be found at Private Sector Re-Entry Guidelines. Re-entry will be managed by local elected officials and law enforcement officers. Those moving essential commodities and services will need to have the following items:
- Valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license or passport;
- Proof of employment, such as Employer credentials or a letter on employer letterhead; and
- A demonstrated need to enter the area, such as a work order, inventory list, or employer authorization.

State of Georgia

Georgia Re-Entry Program
Questions related to re-entry should be sent to [email protected]

State of South Carolina

Charleston County Recovery Plan and Re-Entry Plan
South Carolina State Business Reentry Program
NOTE: for questions, email [email protected]

State of North Carolina

North Carolina State Business Reentry Program

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

CISA Accesss Coordination Request for Hurricane Helene letter (ARC letter) is provided to assist critical infrastructure owners and operators engage local officials in coordinating the access and support necessary to restore infrastructure services.

ROAD CONDITIONS

CURFEWS (as of September 27, 2024)

State of Florida