Germantown, WI – Firefighters and emergency crews in Germantown have been working around the clock in recent days, responding to flooding and severe weather conditions that have impacted the village. The Germantown Wisconsin Fire Department reported assisting stranded residents, pumping water from multiple basements, managing traffic control, and clearing roadways while continuing their regular operations.
According to the department, efforts have included moving tens of thousands of gallons of water and conducting rescue calls as heavy rainfall created dangerous high-water conditions throughout the community. Local agencies, including the Germantown Police Department, Department of Public Works, and Village Hall staff, have been coordinating to ensure resident safety and provide timely updates.
Officials are urging residents not to drive through flooded streets, warning that standing water can conceal large holes, submerged debris, and other hazards capable of disabling vehicles. Even a few inches of moving water, they said, can be powerful enough to sweep away cars and trucks.
Authorities emphasize the importance of following the safety message: “Turn around, don’t drown.” With high-water hazards persisting, they are reminding the public to remain cautious until floodwaters fully recede.
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