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Highway crews logged more than 2,100 hours responding to Blizzard Elsa; county seeks emergency reimbursements
Summary
Oconto County reported 2,162 staff hours (1,410 overtime) during Blizzard Elsa; staff submitted hours to Wisconsin Emergency Management seeking possible reimbursement of 70% of overtime, equipment and materials within a 48‑hour submission window.
County staff reported a sustained emergency response during Blizzard Elsa: the storm began Saturday at 10 p.m. and continued through Tuesday afternoon, prompting a county state‑of‑emergency declaration and closure of county offices on Monday. "Employees slept in office overnight," staff reported as part of the winter‑recap briefing.
Between Sunday and Tuesday the highway department logged 2,162 total hours worked, including 1,410 overtime hours. Staff said they are submitting those hours to Wisconsin Emergency Management to pursue possible reimbursement of 70% of overtime labor, equipment and materials; staff noted the reimbursement submission must fit within a 48‑hour window. Glen’s towing services was used six times during the response.
