Evers mobilizes Wisconsin National Guard for Menasha tornado recoveryGov. Tony Evers has mobilized the Wisconsin National Guard to assist recovery efforts in Winnebago County after an EF3 tornado ripped through the Appleton and Menasha area July 27, leaving widespread damage to homes and businesses. "I am grateful to our citizen soldiers in the Wisconsin National Guard who will help our neighbors in need, and together, we’ll recover and recover stronger." “This recovery will be long, and the presence of National Guard members will help sustain the high level of work that this recovery will require." More: Menasha residents, some without power and water, reeling from tornado damageEvers announced he was activating the Wisconsin National Guard after touring damage in Menasha on July 30.