Madison, WI- This morning, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander), Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz), and Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) sent a letter to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers requesting that he declare a State of Emergency for north-central and northeastern Wisconsin after severe storms ravaged the area over the weekend, leaving thousands without power.
A State of Emergency declaration would facilitate assistance to the communities most impacted by these storms and provide additional resources for response and recovery efforts.
A copy of the letter can be found here.
Felzkowski, Swearingen, Mursau, and Callahan issued the following statement:
Thousands of our constituents are still without power, which for many, means no heat or running water. More severe weather, including ice accumulation and high winds, is expected over the next 24 hours. These are incredibly dangerous conditions, and our constituents need assistance.
Our ask of the Governor to declare a state of emergency will provide resources and assistance during this stressful time. We hope that the Governor understands the gravity of what not having power means for Wisconsinites, especially our elderly residents, and takes action.
