Milwaukee flood response, city officials update
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and other city officials provided an update Thursday on the ongoing response to flooding that has overwhelmed certain neighborhoods and roadways.
The backstory:
The Milwaukee Fire Department said its dive team members responded to 60 calls related to flooding – including submerged cars, downed wires and some flooded structures – from Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.
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"The majority of what we went out to were vehicles that were stranded from driving through flooded waters. That could be from, you know, the tires up to doors," MFD Assistant Chief Schuyler Belott said Thursday.
FOX6 News crews found significant flooding across the city on Wednesday night, and some of the hardest-hit areas remained flooded into Thursday.
What you can do:
A city spokesperson said crews are out across Milwaukee to address street flooding. People can report street flooding locations by calling 414-286-CITY.
Editor's note: This story will be updated throughout the afternoon – check back for updates.
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The Source: FOX6 News crews went to flood-impacted areas and referenced information from the City of Milwaukee.