Emergency declarations remain in effect for states on the East and West Coasts and points in between.
Fuel is a concern in many of the eastern locations, while severe weather prompted emergency orders in the western U.S.
A regional emergency, issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, is also effective in Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania through Friday, Dec. 26.
Heating fuel, including propane, natural gas and heating oil were mentioned specifically in the FMCSA declaration.
The latest fuel prices are available on this Land Line resources page.
Montana officials said, “Emergency response and recovery operations to repair and protect public infrastructure and private property will require substantial movement of equipment and material to affected areas.”
Hours-of-service requirements are suspended for vehicles facilitating and expediting the delivery of needed equipment and supplies in Montana through Dec. 30.
Oversize/overweight permit requirements remain in place, except for weekend, nighttime, and holiday travel, when a temporary suspension applies to over-dimensional and overweight vehicles providing direct assistance.
The West Coast is anticipating additional impacts from severe weather.
Key Messages for the Atmospheric River affecting California and adjacent areas have been updated. There is a HIGH RISK of flash flooding Wednesday along the southern slopes of the Transverse Range just outside Los Angeles. Find your local forecast at https://t.co/pGx1JRZLBI. pic.twitter.com/9WajjzjReF
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) December 22, 2025
In Maine, increased heating demand has resulted in delivery backlogs for heating fuel delivery crews statewide.
Additionally, delays in Federal funding for economically vulnerable residents have pushed some November fuel deliveries into December, said a Maine emergency declaration.
“Heating fuel delivery crews will need to work continuously to ensure continuity of supply during this prolonged period of cold and windy weather,” the order said.
Hours-of-service relief for heating fuel delivery crews is granted through Jan. 3 in Maine.
Drivers operating under this order must carry a copy as evidence of emergency service.
Nebraska enacted the most recent state emergency on Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Increased demand for heating products across the Midwest is affecting access, the declaration said.
Federal hours-of-service requirements are waived for commercial motor vehicle drivers hauling residential heating fuels, heating oils or fuel used to generate power for residential homes into or within the state.
A copy of the order, which is effective through Jan. 3, should be carried by drivers operating under it. LL
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