City of Janesville
Recent News About City of Janesville
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Janesville extends tornado cleanup schedule through July 7
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, an EF-2 tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. With peak wind gusts of 115 miles per hour, this weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the impacted areas.
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Janesville compost site and landfill waive fees for storm debris until July 6
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, an EF-2 tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. With peak wind gusts of 115 miles per hour, this weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the impacted areas.
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Resource event scheduled in Janesville for tornado recovery
The City of Janesville, in partnership with Rock County Emergency Management and the American Red Cross of Southwest Wisconsin, is sponsoring a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to provide essential recovery services from governmental and nongovernmental agencies to residents impacted by the tornado and related severe weather.
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City warns residents about storm chaser contractors after recent tornado
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, an EF-2 tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the area.
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Tornado impacts Janesville; city coordinates volunteer efforts for storm cleanup
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, an EF-2 tornado touched down on the south side of Janesville, causing significant damage to structures and infrastructure.
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Center Avenue Bridge over Rock River scheduled for two-day closure
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced the closure of the Center Avenue Bridge over the Rock River as part of the US 51/Center Avenue reconstruction project. The bridge will be closed for two days, starting at 4:00 a.m. on June 26 and reopening at 3:00 p.m. on June 27, to allow for the proper curing time of a new concrete overlay. The closure is subject to weather conditions and may be rescheduled to June 27-28 if necessary.
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Janesville announces resource event after tornado closes volunteer center
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, an EF-2 tornado touched down on the south side of Janesville. In response, the City has been operating a coordinated volunteer center to connect residents in need with volunteers. As of 4 p.m. on Monday, June 24, the coordinated volunteer center is closed and will not reopen.
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Resource event scheduled for storm-impacted Janesville residents
The City of Janesville, in partnership with Rock County Emergency Management and the American Red Cross of Southwest Wisconsin, is sponsoring a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to provide essential recovery services from governmental and nongovernmental agencies to residents impacted by the tornado and related severe weather.
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Janesville opens compost site and landfill for storm debris disposal
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, an EF-2 tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. With peak wind gusts of 115 miles per hour, this weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the impacted areas.
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Janesville begins storm debris cleanup after EF-2 tornado
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, an EF-2 tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. With peak wind gusts of 115 miles per hour, this weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the impacted areas.
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City advises safety measures following tornado in Janesville
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the area.
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Janesville opens compost site for storm debris after tornado
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the area. Due to the number of fallen trees, brush, and other debris, the City will open the Compost Site & Clean Fill Facility at 525 Black Bridge Road on Sunday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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City of Janesville opens compost site after tornado
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the area.
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Tornado prompts road closures in Janesville
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure, resulting in several road closures.
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City establishes volunteer center for tornado recovery efforts
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the area.
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Janesville residents cautioned against hiring "storm chasers" for repairs
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure. The City of Janesville recommends property owners be skeptical of door-to-door repair crews who use aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics to secure contracts after a storm.
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Residents urged to report storm damage via 211
Residents whose structures were damaged by the severe weather event on Saturday, June 22, are asked to call 211 to report damage to their homes, mobile homes, apartments, or businesses.
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Janesville schedules press conference following tornado damage
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the area.
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Tornado causes significant damage in Janesville; emergency response underway
Earlier this evening, on Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure. First responders are currently on the scene, and the City has activated its Emergency Operations Center to mobilize additional resources.
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Tornado hits Janesville; shelter provided by Salvation Army
On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure. First responders are currently on the scene, and the City has activated its Emergency Operations Center to mobilize additional resources.