Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declares state of emergency after flash floods
(WFRV) – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency for Calumet, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Winnebago Counties as communities recover from significant flooding.
“Communities in Northeastern Wisconsin are still recovering from abrupt flooding that endangered lives and damaged infrastructure,” said Gov. Evers. “We’re working to ensure folks and communities have the support the state can make available to help rebuild, restore, and recover quickly by getting relief to those impacted.”
Evers’ declaration comes after heavy rainfall in northeast Wisconsin caused flooding in several counties, forcing some residents to evacuate on July 5 in Appleton and Manawa. The high rain totals also led to a dam embankment breach in Manawa.
During this time, the National Weather Service said four to six inches of rain fell in Waupaca County, with 5.7 inches falling in Manawa. Roughly one to four inches of rain fell across Outagamie and Calumet County.
Wisconsin Emergency Management has been working with counties to assess damage and determine resources needed to speed recovery efforts.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is also monitoring the situation and working with nursing homes to ensure the safety and health of residents and staff.
Evers’ declaration allows the DHS to pay for extraordinary expenses that can arise when a facility is evacuated, like a portion of the cost of temporary housing or emergency nursing home repairs.
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