MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Wisconsin’s request for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to access low-interest federal disaster loans.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today declared a public health emergency in response to new cases of COVID-19, directing the Department of Health Services (DHS) to use all the resources necessary to respond to and contain the outbreak. Just this week, Wisconsin has had 5 new cases of COVID-19 and Illinois and Minnesota have also seen increased cases.
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) major disaster declaration has been granted for three Wisconsin counties. The declaration for Milwaukee, Kenosha, and Racine counties comes in response to severe winter storms that affected areas along the Lake Michigan shoreline on Jan. 10-12 of this year, causing extensive damage to public infrastructure throughout the region.
MADISON, Wis. – As you set the clocks forward this weekend, ReadyWisconsin is encouraging you to test the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home and replace the batteries. With tornado and severe thunderstorm seasons approaching, it’s also a great time to update your emergency kits.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has submitted a request for a federal disaster declaration for three southeastern Wisconsin counties damaged by severe winter storms that occurred Jan. 10-12. The request, made in a letter Monday to President Donald Trump, could make Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties eligible for federal disaster assistance to repair damage to public infrastructure along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #68 Declaring a State of Emergency in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Counties
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers is requesting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conduct a Preliminary Damage Assessment in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties, following severe winter storms and lakeshore flooding that occurred Jan. 10-12, 2020. The process is the first step in determining whether the state will request a federal disaster declaration.
MADISON, Wis. — A winter storm expected to hit southern and northeastern Wisconsin Friday night and into this weekend could result in several inches of snow, icy conditions on roads, and high winds that could lead to power outages. ReadyWisconsin is encouraging everyone to make safety a priority and to plan ahead, before the storm arrives.
MADISON, Wis. – Holiday decorations offer a festive look to the season, but they can also pose a fire hazard. As you decorate your home or business this year, ReadyWisconsin encourages you to keep fire safety in mind.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today met with state employees, federal and local government partners, and representatives of multiple Wisconsin utility companies as he visited the GridEx V exercise taking place thisweek at the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA).
