Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed two executive orders to assist agricultural producers affected by fires across the state.
The first executive order eases restrictions to transport loads of livestock feed and livestock, exempting motor carrier drivers from operating time requirements. The second executive order lifts certain restrictions for vehicles transporting oversize and overweight loads of livestock feed and livestock.
“Fires like these are devastating for our producers,” Gordon said in a press release. “Many have lost pasture, feed, livestock and supplies. These EOs will allow assistance to flow more freely to those who need it, and we will continue to work on making additional resources available for recovery.”
As of August 30, the Remington fire was 66% contained, the Constitution fire was 80% contained, the Flat Rock Fire was 78% contained and the House Draw fire was at 94% containment. More than 550 personnel are assigned to the four fires, which combined have burned more than 447,000 acres in Wyoming and Montana. The House Draw fire is considered Wyoming’s largest wildfire.
Local producers who have experienced losses should contact their local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices, the governor’s office said.
