Governor Walker declares State of Emergency; Visits Coon Valley to assess damage

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was in the southwestern part of the state today for a sobering look at the damage from severe flooding that has hit La Crosse, Vernon and Monroe counties hard.

Walker declared the entire state a disaster area, saying that will help get resources in places where they are needed.

He stopped in several of the areas affected including Coon Valley, landing at the elementary school by helicopter.

WIZM’s Brad Williams said many people are taking their belongings out of their homes and laying them at the end of their driveways, trying to see what they can salvage.

Everything is covered in mud.

Walker suggests that people with damage to homes take extensive photo evidence to give to FEMA when looking for relief.