JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (First Alert 4) – Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe said Thursday evening he signed an executive order to declare a State of Emergency.
Gov. Kehoe said in a post on X, the executive order “allows the state to respond quickly and support local communities as needed.”
Ahead of the forecasted winter weather this weekend, I signed an executive order declaring a State of Emergency.
This allows the state to respond quickly and support local communities as needed, but each of us must do our part during this potentially dangerous winter weather.… pic.twitter.com/e4DYUYcg08
— Governor Mike Kehoe (@GovMikeKehoe) January 23, 2026
He asked residents in the state to stay informed, plan ahead and use extreme caution this weekend.
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