Wisconsin severe weather; State of emergency declared by Gov. Evers
MADISON, Wis. - Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order on Wednesday, April 15, declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding.
Gov. Evers surveys storm damage in Juneau County
State of emergency declared
What we know:
The governor signed the order on Wednesday after traveling to Union Center in Juneau County. While there, he met with residents, emergency and first responders, and local partners.
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Gov. Evers surveys storm damage in Juneau County
On Thursday, Evers is set to view more storm damage in communities impacted by the storms.
What they're saying:
The governor issued the following statement in a news release:
"After severe storms that swept across the state and more still to come, it is critical that we ensure our communities have access to every available resource to help local folks and families in need and secure essential infrastructure. We are grateful to all of the neighbors, emergency and first responders, local partners, and volunteers, who are already working to support each other, respond to damages, restore essential services, and ensure that homes, buildings, and other important structures are as secure as we prepare for more severe weather to come. I encourage Wisconsinites to be sure to stay alert, look out for your neighbors, and take good care of each other as these storms continue moving across our state."
NWS confirms 3 southeast Wisconsin tornadoes from Tuesday's storms
The National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes formed during multiple rounds of severe storms in southeast Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 14.
The Source: Information in this post was provided by the governor's office.