Governor Evers Declares State of Emergency for Clark County After Tuesday's Storms
Thursday, September 26th, 2019 -- 11:17 AM
(Wisconsin Ag Connection ) -Gov. Tony Evers has declared a State of Emergency for Chippewa, Clark and Dunn Counties after strong storms hit the area Tuesday night, producing a tornado that injured two people and damaged over a dozen homes and other structures.The storm also downed trees and power lines, and destroyed several farm buildings. "This tornado had a devastating impact on the area, leaving many homes badly damaged and a long road ahead to recovery for these communities," Evers said. "My executive order allows state agencies and the Wisconsin National Guard to provide assistance to the communities affected by these storms as they work to rebuild." The declaration follows a visit to Chippewa County on Wednesday, where the governor surveyed storm damage in the town of Wheaton.
A preliminary assessment by the National Weather Service office in the Twin Cities has confirmed the tornado was as an EF-3, with estimated winds of over 150 miles per hour. The twister began on the eastern edge of Dunn County and traveled into the southwest corner of Chippewa County. An assessment of the full path of the tornado is ongoing.
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