NOTICE OF DISASTER DECLARATION
On April 19, 2026, the Town of Milton passed a Disaster Declaration in response to the April 17, 2026, rainstorm, which produced damaging rains, hail, wind, and flash flooding.
The purpose of this declaration is to underscore the importance of considering the situational impacts on residents and their homes. After site evaluations and consultations with Rock County Emergency Management and the National Guard, it has been determined that water and river levels, as well as crest impacts, will require ongoing monitoring.
The following points of contact and resources are available.
Town of Milton:
Bryan Meyer, 608-774-9229
Tiffany Chinn-Barsness, 608-617-3429
Town Hall 608-868-2465
Sandbags – Self-serve site: note that some sandbags may be pre-filled.
Newville Park and Ride
WI- 59
Edgerton, WI 53563
Bulk Item – Refuse Removal: call to request large-item pickup.
Johns Disposal
262-473-4700
County Contacts
Rock Country Emergency Management Director:
Kevin Wernet, 608-290-6135
Rock County Public Works:
Karl Fenrick, 608-295-2614
County Public Information Officer:
Aimee Scrima, 608-751-3340
Volunteer Needs:
Kate Luster, 608-289-4897
Red Cross:
Tim Whittaker, 608-290-4406, [email protected]
In the middle of a DISASTER?
Don’t forget to DOCUMENT!
Take pictures, your phone will timestamp them for you!
What pictures should you take?
Property fire number/ address sign (red)
Perimeter of the impacted area before cleanup
Stages of clean-up of the impacted area