Waivers, Declarations Issued in Wake of Henri

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—As a result of Tropical Storm Henri, waivers and declarations have been issued in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. The waivers and declarations include the following: 

• A State of Emergency Declaration from the New York governor’s office.
• An order increasing weight limits for trucks carrying brush and storm debris to help expedite the access to and removal of trees for power line repairs from the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
• An order from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles granting a limited exemption providing motor carriers with relief from limits on drivers’ hours of service while they are providing direct assistance through the delivery of gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil, biodiesel and propane to homes and businesses during the emergency.
• A Declaration of Disaster Emergency from Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee was implemented in response to the impact of Tropical Storm Henri.

Emergency Planning Resources

NACS has resources can help convenience retailers create or enhance their disaster planning procedures. Developed alongside the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FEMA experts, convenience retailers can boost their business’s resiliency as they plan, prepare and recover from a disaster. The resources include planning guides, task checklists, employee videos and a free mobile app that contains the resources.

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