Governor Tony Evers says that the threat of wildfires in our state due to weather conditions has predicated him declaring a “state of emergency” across the state.
The move allows for the National Guard and state officials to assist in prevention and protection against wildfires.
A news release from the state says that there have been more than 150 wildfires, including a 234-acre one in Juneau County on April 18 where airplanes were needed to help fight the fire.
They have increased in our state due to large wind gusts and low humidity conditions.
“Our first priority is protecting the people of Wisconsin and this executive order helps us control existing wildfires and use all available state assets to prevent new ones from starting,” Governor Evers said in a statement.
“With the Wisconsin National Guard, we’ll have the resources we need to appropriately assist in potential wildfire response and recovery efforts.”