Much of Ontario was underwater Thursday after the Kickapoo River overflowed its banks. The photo depicts a camper that had floated several hundred feet from its spot near the Kickapoo River.
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind is advising western Wisconsin residents to report flood and severe-storm damage to their county emergency managers.
The number for Vernon County is (608) 637-5266; and Monroe County, (608) 269-8711.
Other county emergency managers can be reached at the following numbers: Buffalo County, (608) 685-6298; Crawford County, (608) 326-0266; Jackson County, (715), 284-0263; La Crosse County, (608) 789-4811; Richland County, (608) 647-8187; and Trempealeau County, (715) 538-2311, ext. 215.
A press release prepared by Kind’s office states, “Remember, it is important to report the type and estimated costs of damages to your county emergency manager so we’re able to get any state and federal aid needed.”
Kind’s office can be reached at (888) 442-8040.
