Governor Tony Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to Extreme Cold
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019 -- 10:13 AM
(WRN) -Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has declared a State of Emergency.In the wake of a winter storm that brought significant snowfall to parts of Wisconsin, life threatening cold air will cover the state this week, setting possible record overnight lows of -15 to -25 with wind chills from -35 to -50. Evers' Executive Order directs all state agencies to assist with any emergency response and recovery efforts.
It also gives Adjutant General Don Dunbar the authority to call Wisconsin National Guard personnel to state active duty, as needed to support local emergency responders.
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