Tony Evers announced Tuesday that he signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency following the storms that tore through parts of eastern Wisconsin on Monday. Together, we will recover and recover stronger, and I ask everyone to keep the families and communities affected in your thoughts over the coming days and weeks as they rebuild." According to the release, the State Emergency Operations Center was elevated to a Level 3 on Monday, and Evers' declaration of a state of emergency will help ensure state agencies, local partners, utilities, and emergency management officials can continue working together and respond quickly to damage and effects caused by the severe weather. In the meantime, Wisconsin Emergency Management, a division of the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, has been working with counties to assess damage and determine resources needed to speed recovery efforts. At TMJ4 News, we're all about listening to our audience and tackling the stuff that really matters to you.