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An e-newsletter from Senator Jon Erpenbach – 6/13/08

 

Flooding in South Central Wisconsin – There are numerous areas of flooding with damage to homes, roads, crops and land in the 27th Senate District. We sincerely hope that you and your family are all safe and dry. If Senator Erpenbach or his office staff can be of assistance, please call the office at 888-549-0027 or 608-266-6670. http://www.211wisconsin.org  is also a helpful resource for human service agencies statewide. You can dial 211 from any phone to receive information.

 

Wisconsin Emergency Management Major Highway Closures –The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and State Patrol have closed I-39 northbound, I-90/94 westbound at US 151 (Exit 135 - Madison) due to rising water at I-90/94 westbound at the Baraboo River (WIS 33).

The following interstates remain closed:
> I-90/94 eastbound at WIS 82 in Juneau County
> I-39 southbound at WIS 82 in Marquette County
> I-94 westbound at the Crawfish River bridge west of Johnson Creek

Motorists traveling between the Twin Cities and Chicago should use I-94 to WIS 29 to I-43 to I-94. Motorists wanting to travel to the Northwoods from Chicago should use I-94 to I-43 to WIS 29 to I-39. Motorists are strongly advised not to travel in the south-central part of Wisconsin due to many flooded state and local highways. Emergency information for the public is also available on the State Emergency Operations Center Message Service at 608-242-3059. This line will be updated every two hours or as necessary.

 

Middleton’s Big Event – “America’s Favorite Hometown” Middleton will host Middleton’s Big Event this Saturday, June 14th, with free events all day long, and stage acts including the BoDeans, Koko Taylor, Clyde Stubblefield and the Stellanovas. Take a break from the stress of the week with a fun time close to home at Middleton’s Big Event this weekend. For more information and tickets to the main stage shows visit http://middletonbigevent.com

 

Grants and Loans for Home Repair for Low Income and Elderly – The USDA Rural Development is offering help to homeowners with needed home improvements. There are income limits and only people over 62 qualify, but the grants of $7,500 can be a good opportunity if a family member or neighbor needs a wheelchair ramp or has safety issues in their home that should be addressed. In addition, loans of up to $20,000 with a 1% interest rate can also be applied for to improve weatherization, furnace, electrical, plumbing, roof and other exterior issues. For more information call 608-935-2791 ext 4