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READYWISCONSIN NEWS RELEASE: Keep safety in mind this Independence Day

MADISON, Wis. – Whether your Independence Day celebrations include fireworks, barbecues, pools, […]

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Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day is June 24

MADISON, Wis. – With the summer months just beginning, thunderstorms can develop […]

ReadyWisconsin Encourages Wisconsinites to be Heat Aware this Season

MADISON, Wis – As the state begins to warm up, Wisconsinites should […]

Brigadier General David W. May, Wisconsin’s Interim Adjutant General spoke to conference attendees about the impact Wisconsin Emergency Management has on the state

Conference Highlights Advanced Planning and Partnerships as Keys to Success in Emergency Management

Date: 03/17/2025Contact: dmawempio@widma.gov GREEN BAY, Wis. – The importance of preparing for […]

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2025 Statewide Tornado Drill a Go for April 10

MADISON, Wis. – With no expected risk of severe weather in Wisconsin […]

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Wisconsin Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 7-11, 2025

MADISON, Wis. – Spring brings the blooming of flowers, the return of […]

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Spring into emergency preparedness as daylight saving time begins

MADISON, Wis. — As we spring forward into longer days with the […]

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.

Wisconsin Flood Safety Awareness Week is February 24-28

MADISON, Wis. — Flooding is one of the most common and devastating […]

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 […]

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

MADISON, Wis. – Emergencies can strike at any moment, often without warning. […]

Brighten your season with care this holiday season

MADISON, Wis. – As the holiday season approaches, many people are transforming […]

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November 18 – 22 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – As winter approaches and before colder temperatures set in, […]

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Prioritize home safety when daylight saving time ends this weekend

MADISON, Wis. – As we “fall back” this Sunday with the end […]

WI-TF1 members load a trailer at The REACT Center before departure.

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 […]

Members of WI-TF1 loaded trailers Friday night prior to their departure to North Carolina.

Wisconsin Task Force 1 assists in search efforts in North Carolina

MADISON, Wis. – Members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, […]