The following information was released Saturday by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office.
At approximately 8 p.m., Rock County Sheriff’s Office, Janesville Police Department, Janesville Fire Department, Beloit Police Department, Beloit Fire Department, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Rock County Communications Center, Rock County Emergency Management, and Rock County Department of Public Works responded to reports of severe weather damage on the south side of the city of Janesville and in the town of Rock.
As units arrived in the area, they verified damage ranging from minor to significant and encountered debris closing roadways. Damage to power infrastructure caused outages on the south side of the city of Janesville and in the town of Rock. No injuries have been reported. Further damage assessments will be completed after first light. We do not currently have an anticipated time when power will be restored in the area.
Any county residents in need of assistance, please review the following information released by the city of Janesville.
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.
The city of Janesville, in collaboration with the Salvation Army of Rock County and Dr. Daniel Hale Williams County Resource Center, is offering transportation and additional services to those affected by the weather event.
Residents in need of assistance and resources can head to either facility. Transportation will be provided from the Dr. Daniel Hale Williams County Resource Center to the Salvation Army of Rock County. The Dr. Daniel Hale Williams County Resource Center is located at 1717 Center Ave., with the Salvation Army of Rock County at 514 Sutherland Ave.
The city’s Emergency Operations Center will provide additional information on its response and available resources when they become available.
For questions, contact the city of Janesville at 608-373-6025.
Residents can also call the Rock County Communications Center’s non-emergency line at 608-757-2244.
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