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04/21/2026

⚠️ Racine County Declaration of Emergency

Racine County Executive Ralph Malicki has issued a Declaration of Emergency in response to flooding and severe weather impacts across the county.

County staff and emergency response partners are actively assessing damage, coordinating resources, and supporting impacted communities.

This declaration allows Racine County to respond efficiently and seek state and federal assistance if needed.

📄 Read the full declaration: https://www.racinecounty.gov/home/showdocument?id=54060&t=639123750299898074

04/21/2026

UPDATE: If you would like to obtain sandbags for your home or business, ANY Racine County resident may go to the sandbag station at the 600 block of Maryland Ave in the City of Burlington (old Chocolate Festival grounds).
⚠️ You will need to fill your own bags ⚠️

04/20/2026

If your home or business has experienced impacts from last week's severe weather, ReadyWisconsin has compiled a list of helpful resources to help you recover! Check it out if you're looking for answers

On April 13 and 14, severe storms moved into Wisconsin bringing strong winds, hail, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall. This resulted in storm damage and floodin ...

04/17/2026

04/17/2026

Flood waters can cause contamination of wells. You should suspect contamination if:
• your well casing becomes inundated.
• you notice taste, color or sediment changes in your water.
• your well is shallow-cased and you are near areas that have been flooded.

If you suspect contamination, follow the steps provided by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources https://buff.ly/r1HutR8.

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04/17/2026

With the forecast calling for more rain tonight, it's important to remember that flowing water can be dangerous, and water depths can be deceiving, especially at night.

When in doubt...Turn Around, Don't Drown!

04/17/2026

04/14/2026

Quarter 2 LEPC Meeting