SHIOCTON, Wis. (WBAY) – The Shiocton village president ordered the evacuation of all village residents late Wednesday morning.
The American Red Cross set up an emergency shelter at the Black Creek Community Center, 507 S. Maple St.
The evacuation order is in effect until further notice. Everyone is urged to evacuate by 3 p.m. Wednesday.
“If you do not evacuate, we will likely not be able to assist you,” the order says. “The water is rising fast and only expected to get worse in the next couple days.”
Residents should be sure to bring medications, their wallet or purse, mobile devices and chargers. Lock your home.
We do not have information about evacuating pets at this time.
Officials in Shiocton have been asking for help to protect buildings as water levels continue to rise.
The Shiocton-Bovina Fire Department is asking the public’s help to fill more sandbags for residents in the surrounding area.
Anyone who’s able to help is asked to come to the fire hall. A number of streets are closed, so be careful if you plan to make the drive.
The Village of Shiocton expects the river to reach an all-time high this week.
Shiocton schools called off classes due to the flooding.
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