The image shows a residential area experiencing significant flooding. Several houses are partially submerged in water, reflecting a high water level that has inundated the area. In the foreground, an American flag is prominently displayed, hanging from a flagpole attached to the porch of a house. The porch itself is right at the water's edge, suggesting the floodwaters have risen quite close to the home. Power lines stretch overhead, unobstructed by the flood. The sky is clear and blue, indicating the weather is calm now, which contrasts with the disaster on the ground. Trees and greenery are visible in the background, and there is no visible movement in the water, indicating the current may be still at the moment. The scene is likely captured after a recent flood event, as the water is relatively calm and the sky is clear.
February 19, 2025

Wisconsin Flood Safety Awareness Week is February 24-28

MADISON, Wis. — Flooding is one of the most common and devastating natural disasters with the potential […]
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A slide with the governor's conference logo and a collections of photos from past conferences
February 11, 2025

Registration open for 2025 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security

MADISON, Wis. — Registration for the 57th Annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management & Homeland Security is now […]
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Bags for STEP student supplies
January 16, 2025

Student Tools for Emergency Planning program helps Wisconsin students prepare for disasters

MADISON, Wis. – Emergencies can strike at any moment, often without warning. While adults are typically the […]
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December 2, 2024

Brighten your season with care this holiday season

MADISON, Wis. – As the holiday season approaches, many people are transforming their homes with seasonal sparkle […]
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Snow falling on the state of Wisconsin
November 12, 2024

November 18 – 22 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – As winter approaches and before colder temperatures set in, now is the perfect time […]
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A clock in fall leaves for Daylight Savings Time
October 29, 2024

Prioritize home safety when daylight saving time ends this weekend

MADISON, Wis. – As we “fall back” this Sunday with the end of daylight saving time, ReadyWisconsin […]
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WI-TF1 members load a trailer at The REACT Center before departure.
October 8, 2024

Wisconsin Task Force 1 completes first major out-of-state deployment following Hurricane Helene

CAMP DOUGLAS –Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1(WI-TF1), recently returned […]
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Members of WI-TF1 loaded trailers Friday night prior to their departure to North Carolina.
September 30, 2024

Wisconsin Task Force 1 assists in search efforts in North Carolina

MADISON, Wis. – Members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force […]
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Participants in Calumet County work through recovery processes during the Bright Horizon Recovery Exercise.
September 24, 2024

New recovery exercise in Wisconsin becomes first of its kind in the nation

MADISON, Wis. – Training exercises are not a new concept for agencies across Wisconsin, but a recent […]
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A family making an emergency preparedness bag.
September 16, 2024

Empower future generations on being ready for disasters during Preparedness Month

MADISON, Wis. – As disasters become more frequent and severe, it is important to ensure younger generations […]
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