Somers Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 4831

06/01/2026

Last night we had dinner and cake for Anthony Babu. Anthony is the “Fish that got away.” He will be missed and we wish him well on his new department Western Lakes Fire District.

04/28/2026

04/17/2026

Luckily this only caused property damage at the time. Yet, multiple accidents took place with injuries noted at the intersection of State Highway 31 and 18th street. This was because the intersection had no power to the stop lights until the power was restored. Sometimes the incident is only the first link in a bigger chain of events.

Today, Fire Chief Ben Andersen drove Kenosha County Emergency Management Director Chris Hannah and Meteorologist Tim Halbach of the National weather service around the Village and Town of Somers assessing damage from Tuesday nights storm. It was officially determined that we were hit by a high-end EF-1 tornado with estimated top wind speeds of 105-110MPH.

04/16/2026

Severe weather is again heading our way tonight. Please make precautions and stay weather aware. There is a severe thunderstorm, warning for Kenosha county and a tornado warning for far western Kenosha county at this time. 

04/15/2026

After storms like this, make sure to check on your neighbors. If you know someone may require oxygen and the power is out. Please check on them to make sure they have enough portable tanks. Some people are unable to plan for extended power outages. Just by checking on a neighbor, you could save a life or at the very least, let someone know you care. Let’s all take care of each other.

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

Somers Fire is responding to multiple calls at this time. The national weather service had issued a Tornado warning around 2100 hours. There was a radar indicated tornado in the Village of Somers. A command post has been set up at Somers Fire Station 1.

04/15/2026

Please take shelter until the storm passes. We are under a thunderstorm warning. Expect strong winds, frequent lightning, hail, and the possibility of a tornado. Extra staff as been requested for the next few hours to ensure help will be there for our residents.

04/14/2026

Please be weather aware this afternoon and evening. Large storms are predicted to come through Somers. Have a plan and remind others to stay safe. Inform your neighbors or anyone you feel may not be aware of the incoming storms.