County Executive David Crowley Extends ‘Snow Emergency’ Declaration

MILWAUKEE, WI – In consultation with the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management, County Executive David Crowley has extended the snow emergency for Milwaukee County through Saturday, January 13.

The National Weather Service has extended the Winter Storm Warning for Milwaukee County through noon (CT) on Saturday. Additionally, Milwaukee County may experience near-blizzard conditions at times due to blowing snow, which will continue into Saturday evening. Travel is not advised and will be difficult throughout this event.

Milwaukee County’s Administrative Manual of Operating Procedures states in a snow emergency, all non-essential departments will be closed for the safety of County employees and the public. Certain departments, and in some cases certain positions, are defined as being essential to performing duties during the snow emergency, and therefore those employees in those departments will resume work as usual. Non-essential ‘Telework Able’ employees should telework.

Unsheltered residents are encouraged to call 2-1-1 for information on the closest warming center that is open to them and help accessing a shelter through a coordinated intake process.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.