June 16, 2022
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MADISON, Wis. – A strong line of thunderstorms moved across Wisconsin Wednesday
afternoon and evening, producing heavy rains, multiple reported tornadoes, and strong winds.
The storms caused damage from Monroe to Marinette counties. Nearly two dozen county and
tribal emergency management offices have reported tree, building and other property to the state,
along with numerous downed utility lines. A state of emergency has been declared by Monroe
County and the Stockbridge-Munsee Nation. No statewide emergency declaration has been
requested. Monroe County reported two injuries related to overturned semis, but no major
injuries or fatalities have been reported to the state.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is conducting damage surveys in locations across the state
today as it works to confirm tornado activity. Confirmation information will be shared by the
state’s National Weather Service offices

About 89,000 electric utility customers remain disconnected. Providers are working to restore
service. Customers with questions about timelines for restoration of service should contact their
utility provider.

As clean-up continues, residents are encouraged to document any damage to their property and
check local government websites to see how officials would like you to report that information.
Keep safety in mind as you work to remove debris – wear appropriate clothing, use equipment
such as chainsaws properly, and never approach downed power lines. Any debris disposal
information will be shared by local government agencies.

FoodShare members who lost food due to a power outage lasting at least four hours or other
damage during recent storms may request replacement FoodShare benefits to restock food items
that were lost. To request replacement benefits, members must submit this form and proof of a
power outage or other cause of the lost food. Forms must be submitted within 10 days of the date
the food was lost. The completed form and proof can be submitted online at
https://access.wi.gov, in person at a member’s local agency, via mail, or fax.

State assistance has been requested with aerial damage surveys in western Wisconsin. No
additional state resources have been requested at this time.

The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) has transitioned back to Level 5, or normal
operations status, with any requests for state resources being directed to the Wisconsin
Emergency Management (WEM) duty officer. WEM and its partners continue to monitor
recovery operations and assist with damage assessments in affected regions.

More information on the state’s response is available at this page.

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