Integrys Energy : WPS issues safety alert for area near Grandfather Falls and Tomahawk Hydro-electric Dams the week of Aug. 10

For Release: 08/04/2015

WPS issues safety alert for area near Grandfather Falls and Tomahawk Hydro-electric Dams the week of Aug. 10 Public should avoid activities below the dams during testing period Green Bay, WI - Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is cautioning the public to avoid the area of the Grandfather and Tomahawk dams on the Wisconsin River during the week of Aug. 10 while the company conducts testing of the dams. Large water flows at times downstream could quickly create dangerous conditions below the dams. "We urge caution above or below dams at all times," said Bradley Menning, WPS supervisor - regional generation. "However, in the interest of safety, during testing people need to be diligent in avoiding the areas downstream from the dams." The testing will be intermittent with no set schedule and will be preceded by sirens sounding at the facilities. WPS is performing the testing the water flow to ensure compliance with its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licenses.