What would you do if your state declared an emergency, activating the National Guard to help if necessary? This took place in Wisconsin this week, when Governor Jim Doyle declared a state-of-emergency after a major snow storm. Many counties were hit with unprecedented snow fall. The Pierce County Herald reports:
Falk’s county was among the hardest hit. Eighteen-and-a-half inches of snow fell southwest of Madison Tuesday night and yesterday. The National Weather Service says that’s the most in the state. Other places got 6-to-17 inches.
All of Wisconsin’s state government shut down for at least one day because of the snow emergency. That hasn’t happened in more than 50 years. Schools and colleges shut down as well.
Snow storms can have a devastating impact on your ability to drive your car, conduct business or stay warm. It’s important not to take snow fall for granted and rely on heat and electricity in your home only. Instead, prepare for snow emergencies so that you won’t suffer much if everything does shut down around you. Make sure your emergency kit includes winter preparedness items, in addition to typical supplies or at least, add those to the home, car, and pet survival kits you purchase.
Source:
http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/22746/group/News/
