FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ) – Governor Scott Walker’s latest stop on his tour of storm damage in Wisconsin is Fond du Lac County.
The governor surveyed the damage in the county today (Thursday) where at least six tornadoes touched down this week.
Governor Walker has had many of his days lately surveying storm, flood, or tornado damage caused by a series of late summer episodes of severe weather.
“We’ve been looking at the damage. Showed us where the path went, where the various sites were.”
On a positive note, Walker says he’s seen examples of the resiliency of Wisconsinites.
“People are already out helping others deal with this. So, you’ve got municipal officials, county officials, state staff working together.”
And, while the storms might be gone, the Governor says standing water and even floodwaters remain.
“If the roadway is flooded, don’t go through it. You’re likely to drown.”
Walker is reminding people to call 2-1-1 to report damage, which could help qualify the Badger state for millions of dollars in federal aid.
Walker on Wednesday declared a statewide emergency, directing state agencies and the Wisconsin National Guard to assist local authorities as needed.
