MADISON, Wis. –Whether you are hitting the road or spending time at home, ReadyWisconsin is encouraging everyone to make safety a priority this upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
MADISON, Wis – When dangerous thunderstorms and tornadoes develop, it’s essential to have a reliable way to receive alerts about approaching severe weather. This Wednesday, May 5 is NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Awareness Day and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to add one of these life-saving devices to their home.
MADISON, Wis. – With no expected risk of severe weather in Wisconsin on April 15, the state’s annual tornado drill will proceed as planned. Everyone in the state is invited to participate by going to their designated tornado shelter at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. today, or during a time when they can safely practice.
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers has declared April 12-16 Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin, and ReadyWisconsin wants everyone to take time to talk about weather safety with their families. ReadyWisconsin, the National Weather Service (NWS), Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and Wisconsin Emergency Alert System Committee also encourage everyone in the state to participate in statewide tornado drills on April 15.
MADISON, Wis. — Warmer spring temperatures are a welcome relief in Wisconsin, but they also mark a return to flood season across the state. Flooding from melting snow or heavy spring rains is one of the most common hazards in Wisconsin, and it puts lives and property at risk each year.
MADISON, Wis. – Clocks will jump forward this weekend for daylight saving time and ReadyWisconsin is encouraging you to change more than the time on your clock.
MADISON, Wis. – With dangerous cold temperatures expected to settle over the state this weekend and into next week, ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to take precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.
MADISON, Wis. – For the past 11 years, thousands of Wisconsin 4th and 5th grade students have learned how to be prepared for emergencies and disasters through the Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program. Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is once again bringing STEP into classrooms and virtual learning environments across the state this spring, with more than 4,000 students in about 75 schools expected to participate in the program.
The holiday season is a great time for putting up festive decorations, but it can also bring dangerous fire hazards into your home. As you go about trimming the tree or lighting the menorah, ReadyWisconsin encourages you to keep fire safety in mind.
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin residents heading to bed on Halloween night should avoid playing a trick on themselves the next morning, by remembering to set their clocks back an hour before daylight saving time ends. The time change is also a great opportunity to perform safety checks that could help save lives during an emergency.
