The National Guard ceased to exist last year with the John Warner Defense Authorization Act, which gave the president of the united states power over state governors in regard to their militias.

If you have to go out in weather like this then be prepared, careful and alert..

I work in emergency services so I had to go. Thank god for 4 wheel drive. I keep a wool blanket in my car and was dressed appropriately. Trust me, the drive to work and home again was not fun.

Who cares who called out the Guard!!!!
It is great they are here to help at this time!!!
It is the Wisconsin National Guard.

First, a county cannot call out a military unit; it is done at the state or national level. They may have called a Dane county based unit, and some from Janesville got the word also. As far as the political note, The Guard is a national asset and they are all ready to serve on the national front if called. The guard’s secondary mission is to support state in times of emergency, not as some think to be a state asset first and a national asset second. Lets try to stay on track here and help our neighbors dig out of this mess….

I recieved a phone call from a friend last night to tell me her husband was activated last night to help with the stranded motorists. So I know the national guard from Janesville was called out. Don't know if he made it home yet but do know they were in for a long night.

At a political note, this is what the National Guard should be used for, to help out people in our own state and country.

Actually, the soldiers of the Janesville Armory were brought in. What they did, I'm not sure but I know they were at the armory waiting for orders.

Sounds to me like Dane County did things the "Smart" way by ordering up the National Guard....What happened to Rock County? I'm sure our Soldiers were ready. Well, that's politics for you!

Normally I would have stayed in but,my tenant called and said the furnace was'nt working. I thought bummer for me. But, they need heat . so,you go out. Then,a family member needs a prescription and you go out again. These are reasons to go out on days like this .Roads sucked , visibility sucked but,you go because of need, not want.

UMMMMM Kathryn? Why did you feel the need to go out?

I don't understand why people felt the need to go out in this!  It's insane!  At 11pm I was coming under I90 and it's a parking lot in the wb lanes.  It's not like we didn't know this storm was coming!

An even better idea! Do what we did........................MOVE!!!

An even better idea is STAY OFF THE ROADS IN THESE CONDITIONS!!! We all know this is Wisconsin and you are going to have to drive in snowy weather at times, but there are times too when you should just stay home. Today was one of those days.

Just an idea. Always carry blankets, hand warmer packets, flashlight, batteries, candy bars/energy bars/MRE's and bottled water when driving in these conditions.