A flooded town in Wisconsin

December 2025

  • WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RELEASE: August flood response and recovery a team effort at Wisconsin Emergency Management

    WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RELEASE: August flood response and recovery a team effort at Wisconsin Emergency Management

    For immediate releaseContact: dmawempio@widma.gov MADISON, Wis. – It began with a phone call on Aug. 10, 2025, around 3 a.m. A woman in Milwaukee called the Department of Military Affairs’ Joint Operations Center, which also partners with Wisconsin Emergency Management as its emergency hotline. She called because she could not get a call through 911…

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  • WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RELEASE: Federal Grant Opportunity Open for Wisconsin Nonprofit Organizations Facing Security Risks

    WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RELEASE: Federal Grant Opportunity Open for Wisconsin Nonprofit Organizations Facing Security Risks

    MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the application period for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is now open. The grant program is for nonprofit organizations that may be at risk of a terrorist attack due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. The NSGP is a federal grant administrated by WEM that…

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  • Make Safety Your Holiday Tradition

    Make Safety Your Holiday Tradition

    MADISON, Wis. – As people prepare to brighten their homes with holiday cheer and get into the festive spirit, ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to keep safety at the top of their holiday checklist. “Holiday decorations should bring joy and not danger into people’s homes,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle. “By taking a few…

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