Gov. Nixon extends state of emergency in Missouri for drought for 45 days, until Nov. 15

Gov. Jay Nixon announced on September 10, 2012 that he was extending for 45 days, until Nov. 15, the state of emergency for Missouri he declared in July because of the heat, fire risk and prolonged drought impacting the state. The Governor also extended the deadline to help Missouri livestock producers and farmers complete water projects approved under the drought relief program he established on July 23.

Gov. Nixon made the announcement at Southwest Electric Cooperative in Springfield, where he said rural electric co-ops have been a vital partner in providing necessary and expedited electrical connections to service the water projects. Since late July, more than 5,800 projects have been approved under the emergency cost-share program to drill new wells, deepen existing wells or undertake other projects to get water to animals and crops. As of the announcement, more than 4,400 projects have been completed; are under construction; or have been scheduled for construction.

Gov. Nixon extends state of emergency in Missouri for drought for 45 days, until Nov. 15

Gov. Jay Nixon announced at Southwest Electric Cooperative in Springfield on September 10, 2012 that he was extending for 45 days, until Nov. 15, the state of emergency for Missouri he declared in July because of the heat, fire risk and prolonged drought impacting the state. The Governor also extended the deadline to help Missouri livestock producers and farmers complete water projects approved under the drought relief program he established on July 23.

Read the press release.

September 10, 2012