State Emergency Operations Center Update 6: April Severe Storms and Flooding
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center continues to support response and recovery efforts after severe weather impacted the state last week.
The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) remains in contact with county and tribal emergency managers across the state as they conduct response and recovery efforts. Currently, the SEOC has received 51 resource requests. A majority of requests were to support sandbagging efforts in various counties. Other requests included GIS and personnel to assist with damage assessments.
The SEOC is currently elevated to a Level 2, and is coordinating resources and support with several state and nongovernmental partners including:
- Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs.
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
- Salvation Army.
- American Red Cross.
The SEOC urges everyone impacted by this disaster to continue receiving updates from local officials and utilize 2-1-1 Wisconsin to report damage or connect with resources or referrals for service to assist with cleanup or recovery.
When it is safe to do so, disaster survivors should take clear photos and videos of any damage to their home, vehicles and personal property. If possible, include multiple angles and note the date and time the damage occurred. It is also helpful to create a list of the damaged items, including any spoiled food due to a long-term power outage.
Disaster survivors are also encouraged to reach out to their insurance provider as soon as possible to start the claims process. Additional insurance information on flooding and after a storm hits can be found at the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance at oci.wi.gov.
If Wisconsinites encounter any issues with their insurance agent, adjuster, or company, they are encouraged to contact OCI to file a complaint. Contact OCI at 1-800-236-8517 or visit oci.wi.gov/Complaints for more information.
Additional recovery resources can be found at https://readywisconsin.wi.gov/april-2026-severe-storms-and-flooding/.
About Wisconsin Emergency Management
Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is a division of the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs. Its mission is to build capabilities and coordinate resources to support a safe and resilient Wisconsin. Through planning, training and exercising WEM prepares themselves, Wisconsinites, and response personnel to minimize the loss of lives and property. It also operates the ReadyWisconsin public safety campaign.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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