General

No burning and please be on the lookout for smoke and fires and report them immediately.

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 2:02PM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Clark; Buffalo; Trempealeau; Jackson; La Crosse; Monroe; Juneau; Adams

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for Critical Fire Weather Conditions, which is in
effect from Friday morning through Friday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA…In Wisconsin, Clark, Buffalo, Trempealeau,
Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Juneau and Adams.

* TIMING…through 8 pm today for Red Flag Warning. 11 am to 8 pm
Friday for Fire Weather Watch.

* WINDS…South 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 16 percent.

* TEMPERATURES…Around 70.

* IMPACTS…Any fires that start will quickly become difficult
to control and spread rapidly. Please heed any local burning
bans.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

Burning permits in the county are suspended. This constitutes no burning within Merrillan Village Limits also on the authority of the Merrillan Fire Chief.Thanks for you Cooperation,
Wayne Lunderville Merrillan Chief

We are aware of the power outage on Lower Lake and are working on restoration. No time frame at this time. Thank you!

Update with more information: https://villageofmerrillan.statuspage.io

Unfortunately not April Fools. Hopefully the last for the season. Stay safe!

Update: Winter Storm Watch issued March 30 at 11:26AM CDT until April 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Clark; Jackson

* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Blowing and
drifting of snow in open areas.

* WHERE…Clark and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN…From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

More Information & Updates: https://www.weather.gov/arx/March30-31Storm

The Village of Merrillan is requesting again that residents not flush products other than toilet paper. No wipes, paper towels, facial tissues, cleaning wipes, Swiffer pads, makeup wipes, etc. None of those other than toilet paper are designed to break down properly and should go in the trash instead.

Issues like this can and do cause damage to our sewage system, not to mention the additional work and cost it places on Village employees and taxpayers. These costs quickly rise into the thousands.

Backups could also occur including into homes if issues like this are not caught in time. Your ability to flush can be impacted rendering your sinks, toilets, etc unusable.

Let’s do the right thing here and pass the message along to your friends, neighbors, and others. Flushable wipes are not flushable.

The images attached are from late last night around midnight when a grinder pump burnt up. As you can see in the photos the reason is obvious. Grinder pumps have lights and alarms that will notify if there’s an issue. If you notice any of these alarms please call us before it’s too late.

If you have questions or concerns please contact us.

Thank you.

Click the link for the post for images.

The Village of Merrillan is requesting again that residents not flush anything other than toilet paper. No wipes, paper towels, facial tissues, etc. None of those other than toilet paper are designed to break down properly for sewer systems.

We are finding not only wipes but feminine products, plastic wrappers, french fries, spaghetti noodles, and so many other things.

Issues like this can cause damage to our sewage system, not to mention the additional work and cost it places on Village employees and taxpayers.

Backups could also occur including into homes if issues like this are not caught in time.

Let’s do the right thing here and pass the message along to your friends, neighbors, and others. This issue is everywhere. Flushable wipes are not flushable.

If you have questions or concerns please contact us.

Thank you.

The Village of Merrillan wishes to welcome Deputy Scott Thorson!

Deputy Thorson is with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and is our contract Deputy. Recently the Villages of Merrillan, Alma Center, and Hixton signed on with the Sheriff’s Office for full time services.

Deputy Thorson will be tasked with ordinance and general law enforcement duties.

If there are any questions, concerns, or inquiries feel free to contact us!

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