[WIham] FW: SKYWARN: Governor's Declaration

[Mark Thompson]

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For Immediate Release:  February 1, 2011 
Contact: Lori Getter,
Crisis Communications Manager, 608-242-3292 

  
Governor Walker
Declares a State of Emergency for Winter Storm and Blizzard as Precautionary
Measure 


Governor Scott Walker has declared a State of Emergency for 29
counties as a major winter storm continues to impact Wisconsin. 

"The heavy snow, falling temperatures and anticipated blizzard will
cause dangerous drifting and blowing snow as well as limited visibility on
roads and highways. These factors will cause treacherous driving
conditions," said Governor Walker. "As a precautionary measure, I
want to make sure all state resources are ready and available if
needed." 

The counties named in the State of Emergency are Adams, Calumet, Columbia,
Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa,
Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, Lafayette, Manitowoc, Marquette,
Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Sheboygan, Walworth,
Washington, Waukesha, and Winnebago Counties. These are the counties that are
currently under a winter storm or blizzard warning. 

The Governor's State of Emergency calls to active duty elements of the
Wisconsin National Guard as deemed necessary by Brigadier General Don Dunbar
to assist local authorities if needed. The declaration also directs all state
agencies to assist in any response or recovery efforts. 

Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) has been monitoring this storm
system. The State of Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will elevate
to Level 3 activation at noon today. Staff from WEM, Wisconsin National
Guard, State Patrol, Department of Transportation and the National Weather
Service will be in the EOC. The state is working closely with local officials
to monitor the road conditions and if warrant, actions could be taken to
close roadways or portions of the interstate if necessary. 





      
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