Milwaukee Weather
Jim Doyle Doyle Declares State of EmergencyBy Dan O'DonnellMADISON - As a precautionary measure, Governor Doyle has declared a State of Emergency for all 72 counties as the first major winter storm of the season hits Wisconsin. The move calls a number of Wisconsin National Guard troops to active duty to assist authorities where needed, and also instructs all state agencies to assist in any response or recovery efforts that may be encountered. “We are expecting blizzard-like conditions for much of the state over the next 24 to 36 hours,” Governor Doyle said in a news release. “As a precautionary measure, I have declared a State of Emergency in order for state resources and National Guard assets to be available to respond as needed.” The State of Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center was activated Tuesday morning to monitor the situation, and staff from the Department of Military Affairs, Wisconsin Emergency Management, Department of Transportation, State Patrol, Department of Natural Resources and the National Weather Service are there. The Wisconsin State Patrol, Emergency Management and Department of Transportation are working closely with local officials to monitor road conditions. If conditions warrant, actions could be taken to close roadways or portions of the Interstate where necessary. |
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