The state of emergency declared in Oregon at the end of July due to active and spreading wildfires has been extended until September 25.
As of August 23, the Oregon Department of Forestry reported 13 active large wildfires and more than 1,500,000 acres have burned statewide since the beginning of the year. The Oregon DOT reported that at least one state highway remained closed due to wildfires as of August 26.
The ODF’s situation report is designed to help provide a snapshot of information on major fires, weather and prevention. The full report can be found at https://t.co/RKGlPnMe4W.
This report will again appear weekly on Monday. pic.twitter.com/DerO9wwrRQ
— Oregon Forestry (@ORDeptForestry) 23 August 2024
Nationwide traffic reports can be found at this landline number Resource Page.
The extension of the wildfire emergency order provides regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations while providing direct assistance in supporting emergency relief efforts.
Motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in connection with the Oregon wildfires will receive an emergency exemption from the maximum driving time for freight motor vehicles and the maximum driving time for passenger motor vehicles.
Direct assistance does not include transportation related to the long-term restoration of damaged physical infrastructure or routine commercial deliveries, including mixed loads. Direct assistance terminates when a driver or commercial motor vehicle is used in interstate commerce to transport cargo, passengers, or to provide services other than in support of emergency relief efforts.
Motor transport undertakings or drivers subject to a de-service order shall not be entitled to this relief until the order has been lifted in writing.
Information and resources for those affected by the Oregon wildfires are available on the state Emergency Management Agency website. LL
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