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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Hurricane Helene response efforts

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October 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES— Gov. Kim Reynolds today (Tuesday) issued a disaster proclamation to ease restrictions on the transportation of materials and repair crews passing through Iowa enroute to Hurricane Helene response.  The proclamation temporarily suspends certain regulatory provisions of Iowa Code that pertain to hours of service, weight limits, and registration requirements for electrical repair crews and drivers as part of the disaster response.
The proclamation is effective immediately and expires on October 31, 2024.