State of Emergency Declared: State of Emergency Declared – Blizzard ElsaDue to the severe conditions created by Blizzard Elsa, the Town of Gibraltar has declared a State of Emergency. Emergency response capabilities are currently severely limited due to extreme snowfall, drifting, and blocked roadways.Residents are strongly urged to shelter in place and stay home due to life-threatening travel conditions. This will allow highway crews to safely resume operations when conditions allow and help emergency responders reach those who truly need assistance.Emergency responders and highway crews are working to address conditions as they are able; however, heavy snow, drifting, and blocked roads may significantly delay response times.Staying off the roads will help ensure emergency services can respond where they are needed most.If you are experiencing an emergency and need assistance, please dial 9-1-1.Please continue to monitor local updates and take all necessary precautions to stay safe during this storm

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Learn More About Wisconsin’s Green Tier Legacy Communities — We’re One of Them!

Green Tier Legacy Communities Virtual Event March 10

What are Green Tier Legacy Communities and why is this program important to your community? Find out at this upcoming virtual event!

Green Tier Legacy Communities is a forward-looking, cost-saving approach to good environmental management and sustainability, offered by Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources since 2010. Gibraltar, the Village of Egg Harbor, the Village of Ephraim and Door County are all Green Tier participants. 

Learn more about this innovative program when the Climate Change Coalition of Door County hosts a free, virtual discussion on Wednesday, March 10 at 7 pm. Speakers include Laurel Sukup, chief of Sustainability and Business Support for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and Ryan Heise, former village administrator in Egg Harbor.  

To register, visit https://www.climatechangedoorcounty.com/upcoming-events/wisconsins-green-tier-legacy-communities. (A registration button will direct you to the Eventbrite registration page.)

Read the full press release about this event here.