Evers Declares Energy Emergency |
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin |
Thursday, 22 December 2022 17:48 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-winter-snow-2019-s450.jpgCold, snow may inhibit deliveries of liquid fuels for home heating. Action will allow swift and efficient delivery of fuel products, streamline restoration efforts in the event of significant power outages throughout the state. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #181 declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to the below-average temperatures, accumulating and blowing snow throughout the state, deliveries of liquid fuels for home heating shipped by truck, barge, and particularly rail, are limited. Additionally, since Wisconsin had several weather-related power outages recently, and more could occur from this weather event due to downed trees and ice on lines, eliminating barriers for energy emergency responders is essential, especially for out-of-state line workers. Executive Order #181 will allow for the swift and efficient delivery of fuel products, as well as streamlined restoration efforts in the event of significant power outages throughout the state. |