Fireworks, barbeques, and parties often commemorate Independence Day. During these Fourth of […]
Thunderstorms can develop quickly, and knowing what to do and where to […]
Several mobile communications platforms are setup to participate in the 2024 SIMCOM exercise. Photo by: WI DMA Staff.
Whether it is a disaster or a major event, communication is key […]
As Wisconsin enters the summer months, it is important for people to […]
Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), in partnership with the Department of Administration’s Division […]
Staff in the State Emergency Operations Center participate in an exercise using the new Incident Support Model. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Emergency Management.
During a major disaster, Wisconsin’s State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Madison […]
Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the grant opportunity application period is […]
Contact: dmawempio@widma.gov MADISON, Wis. – Increasing concerns about the potential for severe […]
Contact: Andrew Beckett – dmawempio@widma.gov When tornadoes are in the forecast, ReadyWisconsin […]
Storms can develop quickly in Wisconsin, and knowing what to do when […]
The importance of building partnerships and overcoming complex challenges were two key […]
As Wisconsin springs forward and daylight saving time begins, it is also […]
Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin will take place April […]
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.
The spring of 2023 saw historic flooding hit parts of Wisconsin, which […]
Wisconsin Emergency Management staff pack STEP materials for shipping to over 100 schools across the state.
Students across the state will learn the importance of being prepared for […]