(WFRV) – With much of northeast Wisconsin under a Blizzard Warning and other parts of the state expecting the beginning of a severe winter storm, Governor Tony Evers (D-Wisconsin) has declared a state of emergency via Executive Order No. 286.
The announcement comes just minutes before warnings are set to take effect in Brown County and many others across northeast Wisconsin.
Cities across northeast Wisconsin declare snow emergency
The following is a statement from the Governor:
“As we prepare for significant snowfall that could impact much of our state, we’re urging Wisconsinites to be careful and plan ahead. Make sure you get stocked up on what you need, prepare for potential power outages, and have access to weather information from a trusted source. Wisconsinites, as always, are helpers by nature, so please take good care, look out for each other, and take care of one another. The state will continue our work to prepare and stands ready to assist and support folks and local partners across our state.”
Governor Tony Evers
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