Governor Tony Evers toured Langlade and Oconto counties Monday meeting with local officials and viewing damage caused by the severe weather. Sunday, the Governor declared a statewide State of Emergency and directed state agencies and the Wisconsin National Guard to provide assistance if needed. Approximately 53,000 customers are without power. Utility crews continue to work hard and it is anticipated all power should be restored by midweek. The Wisconsin National Guard activated two dozen personnel today to deliver potable water to distribution points in Langlade County.
The Red Cross is working with local emergency management in continuing to operate reception centers where people can get food, water and other supplies om Balsam Lake, Rosholt, Gresham, Koshena, Neopit, and Mishicot.
LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTERS OPEN
Langlade County
Oconto County
Portage County
Menominee Nation
Menominee County
Outagamie County
Wood County
LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS
Clark County
Oconto County – July 20, 2019
Menominee County – July 22, 2019
Menominee Nation – July 22, 2019
Polk County – July 22, 2019
Langlade County – July 22, 2019
Ojibwa Nation – July 22, 2019
Sawyer County – July 22, 2019
Town of Enterprise – Oneida County – July 22, 2019
Town of Ojibwa – Sawyer County – July 22, 2019
Town of Schoepke – Oneida County – July 22, 2019
Town of Rock – Wood County – July 22, 2019
Vernon County – July 19, 2019
ESTIMATED PUBLIC DAMAGES
Unknown. Damage assessments ongoing.
ESTIMATED PRIVATE DAMAGES
Unknown. Damage assessments ongoing.
COUNTY/TRIBAL STATUS REPORTS
East Central
Manitowoc County
WPS is reporting outages are down to approximately 1,500 customers, most of which remain in the Mishicot area. The Red Cross Reception Center remains open until 8 p.m. and we plan to assess whether it will be open tomorrow (Tuesday) based on the outage status this evening.
Waupaca County
Damage assessment crews were deployed today.
Northeast
Langlade County
Areas of White Lake, Post Lake, and Elcho are heavily damaged. Additional resource requests include; bulk potable and non‐potable water delivery and distribution, temporary showers, debris management assistance.
Menominee County
Some areas have had power restored, but there are still residents affected. Red Cross has locations open to provide residents with bathroom/shower access and power for charging phones.
Oconto County
All State and County roads are open. They are starting damage assessments.
Oneida County
The Town of Schoepke and Enterprise declared a Disaster Proclamation for their respective towns. Clean up continues in both townships.
Portage County
Portage County opened EOC on Sunday and it remains open.
Wood County
Town of Rock has declared a disaster.
Northwest
Bayfield County
Bayfield County had minimal impact from the recent storms. Pigeon Lake in Drummond continues to rise. Some homeowners are having to pump basements.
Sawyer County
The Town of Ojibwa declared a disaster declaration. Debris is still being cleared throughout the county. Some cabins and homes have minor damage to roofs.
Vernon County
Damage assessments are underway. Heavy rains last week resulted in flash floods.
Tribes
Lac Courte Oreilles Nation
Most of the downed trees over roadways have been cleared from roadways. Xcel Energy is working on power restoration.
Menominee Nation
Some areas have been restored with electricity. There are still many without power and residents are asking for assistance with food and water supplies. Menominee Tribe and County are working together to provide resources.
Oneida Nation
Department of Public Works, Conservation and Forestry is working together to provide assistance dealing with trees debris and other debris from the storm.
West Central
Clark County
Crews continue to clear downed trees and power lines. Damage assessment is ongoing.
Jackson County
NWS confirmed an EF-0 tornado in the southeastern part of Jackson County. Damage confined to corn fields and trees.
STATE AGENCY RESPONSE
WI Department of Health Services:
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Medicaid Services is sending out a CARES Coordinator Notice that will remind affected areas of the policy for providing replacement FoodShare benefits to individuals whose FoodShare purchased food was destroyed due to the power outages.
WI Department of Natural Resources:
DNR Forestry Division is contacting chain saw crews for cleanup. Teams will work directly with WEM regional director for specific assignments. Hazardous waste handling guidelines will be made available.
VOLUNTEER AGENCY (VOAD) RESPONSE
American Red Cross
Providing support for numerous reception centers listed above. Opened approximately 6 cases. 2 in Barron County, 1 Polk County, 1 La Crosse County, 1 Wood County. Fund development staff is working to procure donations of bottled water. Providing clean up kits to Outagamie County reception centers due to some water in basements.
Provided 480 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) to Menominee County.
Salvation Army
Dropped off water to Wood County. Reports from Salvation Army field staff are still pending.
Team Rubicon
Met with Langlade County today to assist with damage assessments and potential mobilization of chainsaw crews.
2-1-1 Wisconsin
211 Wisconsin is collecting damage reports and referring callers to available disaster resources
WEATHER CONDITIONS
There is another chance for isolated showers Tuesday, July 23 afternoon across eastern Wisconsin in association with the lake breeze. The next chance for rain is a threat for isolated showers and thunderstorms across northeastern Wisconsin Wednesday afternoon. No severe weather is expected.
RIVER FLOODING
Moderate Flooding:
Kickapoo River at Gays Mill: Currently cresting
Kickapoo River at Stueben: Crest near 14.0 feet tomorrow
