Baraboo, WI - At the morning Sauk County Emergency Management team meeting, Wisconsin Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP) was given a round of applause for its outstanding participation in the county's relief efforts. Volunteer units removed debris from basements and public places since the start of the relief operation on Friday, June 13. So far, Wisconsin Wing CAP members have contributed a total of 411 personnel with 4,521 man hours, supporting the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Lt Col Michael Curry, the CAP agency liaison officer, gave extensive safety briefings to ensure no mishaps in the field. After receiving rubber boots, gloves, and other safety gear, teams were loaded on buses destined for work sites in Rock Springs and North Freedom. Other areas the CAP teams assisted were Reedsburg, Baraboo, Lake Delton, Devil's Lake State Park, and La Valle. The local American Red Cross supplied lunches and dinners for all volunteers.

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