“These conditions threaten the public peace, health and safety of citizens and have damaged and destroyed public and private property,” the disaster emergency stated.

In light of the disaster, specific state regulations restricting the transport of loads connected to the emergency on Iowa highways—apart from the interstate system—will continue to be temporarily lifted. Furthermore, vehicles engaged in disaster relief efforts will be permitted to exceed the usual weight limit, allowing them to carry up to 90,000 pounds without a permit. Additionally, hours-of-service rules for these operational vehicles have been suspended in response to the ongoing disaster.

The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced measures in Clay County aimed at easing the burden on vehicle owners and registrants affected by complications at the county treasurer’s office:

• Expiration dates for vehicle registration, registration cards, and plates will be temporarily waived

• The 30-day requirement for new motor vehicle registration and certificate of title applications will be waived for transferees

• The 45-day stipulation to operate a vehicle with a temporary tag will also be waived

For comprehensive information regarding disaster assistance, visit DisasterAssistance.gov.

Source: Land Line

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Extensive rainfall across eastern South Dakota, northeastern Nebraska, and northwestern Iowa has resulted in widespread flooding, road closures, and urgent evacuations. This information comes directly from a joint statement released by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen.

The Iowa Department of Transportation has issued a strong advisory against traveling through nine counties. As of Wednesday morning, June 26, their 511 map indicates sections of Interstates 29 and 680 near Council Bluffs, Iowa, remain closed since Tuesday, June 25.

Iowa’s disaster emergency, affecting 21 counties, will be in place until July 22. Throughout this period, disaster repair crews and drivers transporting essential goods and services to disaster sites are exempt from the Iowa Code’s hours of service regulations. Additionally, restrictions on load movements related to the flood emergency on all Iowa highways, excluding the interstate system, are temporarily waived.

South Dakota Flooding

In South Dakota, flooding has caused extensive damage to roads, bridges, dams, and other public infrastructure, as detailed in the emergency declaration issued on Monday, June 24.

The previously closed section of I-29 in South Dakota, from Exit 2 to Exit 26, has since been reopened, according to the most recent travel updates.

The South Dakota flood emergency mandates that drivers of delivery vehicles are to carry supplies needed for flood relief and maintain these supplies. Both state and federal hours of service regulations for motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to this regional flood emergency are waived until July 8.

Source: Land Line

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