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EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 10-02
PROVIDING FOR ASSISTANCE TO MINNESOTA RESIDENTS IN RESPONSE I, TIM PAWLENTY, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and applicable laws, do hereby issue this executive order: WHEREAS, on Monday, January 25, 2010, a winter storm resulted in blowing and drifting snow across most of south and west central Minnesota, which has necessitated road closures and threatened public safety; and WHEREAS, dangerous driving conditions have resulted in multiple stranded vehicles and these conditions have created an imminent danger to persons and property, presenting an immediate need to activate emergency resources to assist with the search and rescue of stranded motorists and provide warming shelters; and WHEREAS, the resources of the affected local and county governments are inadequate to meet the demands generated by the winter conditions; and WHEREAS, currently the Renville County Sheriff has requested activation of the National Guard Training and Community Center in Olivia, Minnesota as a warming shelter, the Rock County Sheriff has requested activation of the National Guard to support recovery of stranded motorists, and additional related requests for assistance are expected imminently. NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby order that:
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