MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) continues to support response to severe storms and flooding impacting most of the state. The SEOC was elevated to Level 2 on April 14.
The SEOC has been communicating with county and tribal emergency managers and has received reports of several local roads partially or fully flooded, homes being evacuated due to restricted access caused by flooding, vehicle crashes, and sandbagging efforts to reduce flood impacts.
The SEOC is actively coordinating resources and support with several state and nongovernmental partners including:
- Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation
- Salvation Army
Currently, the SEOC has received five resource requests for emergency assistance. Those requests include:
- Sandbags, sheeting, sandbagger, and sandbagging personnel
- Hydraulic pumps for flood control
- Activation of 2-1-1 in Vernon County
The SEOC urges everyone impacted by this disaster to continue monitoring weather alerts, following the instructions of local officials, and maintaining their personal emergency plans. In addition, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to be aware of changing travel conditions and to check for current highway closures at 511wi.gov.
Additional flood and storm safety information can be found at readywisconsin.wi.gov.
About Wisconsin Emergency Management
Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is a division of the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs. Its mission is to build capabilities and coordinate resources to support a safe and resilient Wisconsin. Through planning, training and exercising WEM prepares themselves, Wisconsinites, and response personnel to minimize the loss of lives and property. It also operates the ReadyWisconsin public safety campaign.
