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ReadyWisconsin Release: Lightning Safety Awareness Day in Wisconsin is June 23

For immediate releaseContact: dmawempio@widma.gov Madison, Wis. – One of nature’s most dangerous and underestimated threats can change lives in a flash. ReadyWisconsin is encouraging Wisconsinites to be aware of lightning and take action before a single strike affects you and your loved ones. “Lightning is unpredictable and dangerous,” said Greg Engle, Wisconsin Emergency Management administrator.…
Wisconsin Task Force 1 Advisory Committee Meeting

June 26, 2026 @ 11:30AM
READYWISCONSIN RELEASE: Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin is June 3

For immediate releaseContact: dmawempio@widma.govDHSMedia@wisocnsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – With the officials start of summer just weeks away, it is important to prepare now before temperatures rise. To help Wisconsinites prepare, Gov. Tony Evers is declaring June 3 as Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin. “Extreme heat is something people should prepare for before hotter temperatures arrive,” said…
PRESS RELEASE: Wisconsin begins Preliminary Damage Assessments for counties and tribe affected by severe storms and flooding in April

For Immediate Release MADISON, Wis. – Federal, state and local officials began joint preliminary damage assessments (JPDAs) last week after severe storms and flooding in April that caused devastation and destruction in communities across the state. This coordinated effort marks a critical step to determine the extent of damage and validate initial damage assessments conducted…
Wisconsin Emergency Management Release: State Emergency Operations Center Update 7: Final State Emergency Operations Center Update on April Severe Storms and Flooding

Contact: dmawempio@widma.govFor Immediate Release Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center will be moving to Level 3 operations after severe storms and flooding impacted the state on April 13. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) will remain in contact with county and tribal emergency managers across the state as they focus recovery efforts.…
Wisconsin Emergency Management Release: State Emergency Operations Center Update 6: April Severe Storms and Flooding

Contact: dmawempio@widma.govFor Immediate Release Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center continues to support response and recovery efforts after severe weather impacted the state last week. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) remains in contact with county and tribal emergency managers across the state as they conduct response and recovery efforts. Currently, the…
Wisconsin Emergency Management Release: State Emergency Operations Center Update 5: April Severe Storms and Flooding

Contact: dmawempio@widma.govFor Immediate Release Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center continues to support response efforts following severe storms and flooding this past week. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) remains in contact with county and tribal emergency managers across the state as they conduct response and recovery efforts. Currently, the SEOC has…
Wisconsin Emergency Management Release: State Emergency Operations Center Update 4: April Severe Storms and Flooding

Contact: dmawempio@widma.govFor Immediate Release Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center continues to support response efforts following severe storms and flooding this past week. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) remains in contact with county and tribal emergency managers and has received numerous storm impacts across Wisconsin. These impacts include houses destroyed or…
Wisconsin Emergency Management Release: State Emergency Operations Center Update 3: April Severe Storms and Flooding

Contact: dmawempio@widma.govFor Immediate Release Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center continues to support the response to severe storms and flooding impacting most of the state. It is also currently monitoring and stands ready to support any resource requests that may occur during severe weather impacting the state on Friday. The State Emergency…
Wisconsin Emergency Management Release: State Emergency Operations Center Update 2: April Severe Storms and Flooding

Contact: dmawempio@widma.govFor Immediate Release Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center continues to support the response to severe storms and flooding impacting most of the state. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is currently elevated to a Level 2. The SEOC is communicating with county and tribal emergency managers and has received reports…