With another major snowstorm set to arrive later today, Gov. Paul LePage signed an emergency proclamation to enable heating fuel delivery drivers to remain on the road longer.
“We must ensure our oil delivery drivers can be on the road so that Mainers stay warm,” LePage said in hisproclamation issued on Tuesday.
The state of emergency proclamation enables a waiver from the Federal Department of Transportation to allow heating oil delivery personnel to stay on the road longer so they can make heating fuel and bulk petroleum deliveries. The order is active through Feb. 28.
LePage also reminded drivers who are working extra hours to remain safe on the roadways.
“We want to keep Mainers warm, but drivers and businesses should understand their limitations too,” he said.
