Tony Evers has declared a state of emergency following Monday's severe storms that caused widespread damage across eastern Wisconsin, including at least one confirmed tornado. The storms also brought destructive winds, large hail, power outages, and disruptions to public water systems, leaving communities with significant damage. The declaration allows state agencies to coordinate resources with local governments, utilities, and emergency management officials as recovery efforts continue. Wisconsin's State Emergency Operations Center was elevated to a Level 3 on Monday to support the response. Wisconsin Emergency Management, a division of the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, is continuing to work with county officials to assess damage and identify additional resources needed to speed recovery efforts.