Following the recent period of heavy rainfall, the City of West Allis Police and Fire Departments have experienced a significant increase in emergency call volume, responding to hundreds of incidents in a matter of hours. At this time, please call 911 only for life threatening emergencies to ensure a quick response for those in urgent need, as first-responders are prioritizing life-safety situations. Non-emergency situations can be reported to the non-emergency line at 414-302-8000.
Despite the high demand, our well-organized and prepared systems—combined with the dedication of our personnel—have allowed us to respond quickly, effectively, and with successful outcomes for our community. “Our firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and City partners have been incredible,” said Interim Fire Chief Jason Schaak. “They’ve worked tirelessly, under challenging conditions, to ensure residents remain safe. We ask the community to help us by calling 911 only in true emergencies so we can focus our resources where they’re most needed.”
Public Works will continue to monitor and clear any blocked storm drains as a result to flooding debris. Barriers and signage will be removed as streets are cleared. Debris observed in the right-of-way will be cleared to keep traffic accessible. We will continue to monitor and provide support for refuse/debris that will require collection in the upcoming week. We have received reports of down limbs and trees and have called in our Forestry staff to address those that are most urgent.
SAFETY REMINDERS:
Basement Flooding: If water is entering your basement, avoid contact with electrical outlets or appliances. Do not attempt to operate sump pumps or other electrical equipment while standing in water. Contact a qualified professional once it is safe.
Roadway Flooding: Never drive through standing or moving water. Even shallow water can disable your vehicle or cause loss of control. Turn around, don’t drown.
Future Rainfall: With the ground already saturated, additional rain could quickly lead to renewed flooding. Stay alert to changing conditions and follow official updates.
Downed Wires: If you see downed wires, stay at least 30 feet away and call emergency services immediately.
Thank you to our Police, Fire, Public Works, and Dispatch crews for their unwavering commitment to our community during this challenging time. Stay tuned for further updates on special collections for debris or downed trees and brush.