Governor declares state of emergency in response to propane shortage

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From http://www.wkow.com/story/37159837/2017/12/Friday/governor-eases-rules-in-response-to-propane-shortage :

Governor declares state of emergency in response to propane shortage



Posted: Dec 29, 2017 12:34 PM EST
Updated: Dec 29, 2017 4:53 PM EST
News release

MADISON – Gov. Scott Walker signed an executive order Friday declaring a state of emergency in Wisconsin in response to propane shortages and increased wait times to obtain propane.

Walker’s order exempts drivers in the process of obtaining or transporting propane from certain federal and state requirements to mitigate the propane supply shortage, according to a news release from the governor's office.

“As Wisconsin faces extreme temperatures, we want to do everything we can to ensure people who rely on propane for heat have access to it,” Walker said. “This executive order is a move to alleviate the propane shortage while ensuring the safety of drivers who are doing the important work of transporting it.”

Walker’s order declares a state of emergency exists in Wisconsin beginning Friday, Dec.r 29, 2017, at 12:01 A.M. and expiring on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at 11:59 P.M. It specifically orders the following:

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[AllyCat]

1. Until the last week, we have had an INCREDIBLY MILD winter

How are we in a state of emergency inside of 5 days?

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2. They use it to dry corn... They got caught with thier pants down on the timing.