Menasha crews are responding to tornado damage after severe storms swept through the city. Officials urge residents to avoid damaged areas and downed power lines.
3 Things To Know
- Emergency response is ongoing: Menasha police, firefighters, public works crews and other emergency responders are assessing storm damage, clearing hazards and responding to service calls across the city.
- Stay out of damaged areas: Officials are urging residents to avoid downed power lines, obey road closures and barricades, limit non-essential travel, and call 911 only for emergencies.
- Get updates from official sources: The city is asking residents to avoid spreading unverified information on social media and instead follow official City of Menasha communications as damage assessments continue.
MENASHA, Wis. — Emergency crews are responding to widespread storm damage after severe weather moved through the City of Menasha Monday afternoon, prompting officials to urge residents to stay away from damaged areas while recovery efforts continue.
According to a news release from the Menasha Police Department, officers are working alongside Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue, the Department of Public Works and other public safety partners to assess damage, address hazards and respond to calls for service across the city.
Officials said their top priority is protecting the safety of residents, visitors and first responders as crews continue evaluating the extent of the damage. The release does not provide details on the amount of damage or confirm the strength or path of the tornado.
Safety Remains the Top Priority
City officials are asking residents to take several precautions while emergency operations continue:
- Stay away from damaged areas unless travel is absolutely necessary.
- Avoid all downed power lines and assume every utility line is energized.
- Do not drive around barricades or enter areas closed by emergency personnel.
- Limit non-emergency travel so first responders and utility crews can safely access impacted neighborhoods.
- Call 911 only for emergencies. Report non-emergency issues through the appropriate channels.
Beware of Rumors
The Menasha Police Department is also encouraging residents to be patient during the recovery process and avoid sharing unverified information on social media. Officials say residents should rely on the City of Menasha’s official communication channels for accurate updates as damage assessments continue.
Wisconsin Weather Now will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available about the storm damage and any confirmed tornado findings from the National Weather Service.
