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The Village is experiencing power outages in the area of Bunting Ln and Lower Lake. There are trees down on power lines from the wind. We are actively working on a resolution but recent weather and the challenging location of the outage may delay restoration.

https://villageofmerrillan.statuspage.io/

The Village will be having our Village Wide Garage Sale May 19th-21st.

Power in the Village of Merrillan has been restored. If you have any issues please let us know. Crews are still working to clear snow among other tasks. We have had some exceptional challenges with the weather, so thank you for your patience today.

We are aware of the power outages and are working to restore power as soon as possible. Safety is a concern due to the heavy snow and wind snapping trees and branches again along with blowing and drifting snow. Thank you for your patience.

We met with Waste Management at the most recent board meeting on April 11th, 2023 regarding concerns about missed pickups for garbage. Here are some details from that meeting:

– First, the trash cans have to be placed in a certain manner in order for the new trucks to pick up the bins. The cans must have the lid opening portion facing the roadway as seen in the attached image on this post. If there are multiple can set out, they must be at least three (3) feet apart for the same reasons.

– If you have anything other than the 96 gallon trash bin set out it will not be picked up. Additional bins are available by calling Waste Management directly and requesting one. There is a monthly fee billed directly to you for each additional bin beyond the first one.

– If your trash was set out correctly and on time (by 7am) and then not picked up, please notify the Village as soon as possible. You can either use the report service issues form on the website or call the hall directly. If no one knows it was missed there is not a lot that can be done. If the truck is still around they may still be able to get it, if not they will schedule a pickup as soon as possible.

If there are any other questions or concerns please let us know.

Thank you.

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