Resources on storm cleanup and protecting yourself from the extreme heat

Extreme heat is forecast to continue in our area for the next 24 hours, but with so many power outages in Madison it will take time to repair them all. Here are resources on storm cleanup and how to protect yourself from extreme heat, including locations to two cooling centers in Madison if are without power or A/C. Please share this information with your neighbors and networks of friends.

Storm Clean-Up Operations Update for June 15, 2022
posted June 15, 2022 - 12:00 pm
Today, Urban Forestry crews will be focusing on clearing the remaining reported street and roadway blockages. Crews will also remove terrace trees that were reported or otherwise identified as being severely damaged and no longer safe to remain standing.
 

Dane County Officials Urge Caution During Extreme Heat 
posted June 14, 2022
Dane County is under a heat advisory until 8pm tomorrow. This excessive heat comes less than 24 hours after severe thunderstorms rolled through the Dane County area and caused damage.
 

Brush Collection & Storm Clean Up Operations
Update posted June 14, 2022
The Streets and Urban Forestry Division have been hard at work cleaning up from yesterday's storm.

Update on the City Response to Storm Damage this Afternoon
posted June 13, 2022
Many City of Madison departments have been responding to today's damaging storm including fire, police, traffic engineering, forestry, streets, building inspection, engineering and more.

Protect Yourself in Severe Heat!
posted June 13, 2022
Temperatures are predicted to be dangerously hot with heat indices approaching 105° Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11am Tuesday through 8pm Wednesday.