Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #42, Authorizes Wisconsin National Guard to Aid with Hurricane Dorian Response
Hurricane Dorian is currently located off the east coast of the United States and reached Category 3 strength on Friday.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #42 as Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida, authorizing Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, to call elements of the Wisconsin National Guard to state active duty to assist civil authorities in Florida. The order also directs all state agencies to assist the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs in responding to the situation.
“Coming together and helping others in their time of need is what Wisconsinites do. The members of the Wisconsin National Guard stand ready to help Florida as the state and its people prepare to face this dangerous storm and recover from the damage it may inflict upon them,” Gov. Evers said. “I would like to thank Major General Dunbar and the brave folks in the Wisconsin National Guard for being ready to answer this call to action.”
Gov. Evers’ executive order declares a State of Emergency under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) in response to a request from the state of Florida. The EMAC is an aid agreement between United States states and territories, which can be utilized to enhance federal emergency response efforts.
Hurricane Dorian is currently located off the east coast of the United States and reached Category 3 strength on Friday. The major hurricane is expected to make landfall on the Florida coast by early next week, while the National Weather Service forecasts the state may see the onset of tropical storm force winds as early as Sunday morning.
A copy of Executive Order #42 can be found here.
Office of the Governor
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