(The Center Square) – A state of emergency has been declared in the Menasha and Appleton area by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers after high winds, hail and severe storms caused significant damage Monday.
The storm was rated EF3 damage and the declaration means that the Evers may call the National Guard to the area in Outagamie, Winnebago, Forest and Vilas counties.
Staff from Wisconsin Emergency Management along with fire, law enforcement and emergency medical staff have responded to the area.
“We are continuing to assess the devastation and destruction Wisconsin is seeing, especially in the Fox Cities, and we are committed to doing everything we can to help every family, business, and community affected recover,” Evers said in a statement. “This emergency declaration will ensure every available resource is deployed so we can respond quickly to the needs on the ground, and I want to thank the neighbors, emergency and first responders, local partners, and volunteers who are already working to help to restore essential services, clean up neighborhoods, and assess the damages. Together, we will recover and recover stronger, and I ask everyone to keep the families and communities affected in your thoughts over the coming days and weeks as they rebuild.”
