Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM)WEM efforts are coordinated with local, state, tribal and federal agencies, as well as volunteer and private sector partners. We support 72 Wisconsin counties and bring emergency management services to the state's 5.6 million citizens. Our central office is located in Madison and we have six regional offices that provide local support. |
Emergency Management News
Are You Ready For Thanksgiving?
11/16/2016 ReadyWisconsin has simple tips to keep the holiday safe (MADISON) – More than 48 million people will be traveling at least 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving. According to the Automobile Association of America (AAA), that’s the most travelers since 2007, and nearly nine out of 10 people will travel by automobile. Before you travel or get ready to cook the Thanksgiving turkey, Wisconsin Emergency Management’s ReadyWisconsin campaign has some tips to help keep the holiday safe. | |
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Fourth annual cyber security summit examines threats, defenses
Are You Ready for Winter?
11/9/2016 Time to get your home and car ready for cold and snow (MADISON) – It is time to face the inescapable truth, winter is coming to Wisconsin. We all need to brush up on our winter driving skills and cold weather preparedness. | |
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Governor Walker Announces Disaster Assistance for Western Wisconsin Flood Victims
11/1/2016 Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for federal low-interest disaster loans for individuals and businesses affected by flash flooding in September. | |
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Governor Walker Announces Federal Disaster Declaration for September Flooding
10/20/2016 Madison – Governor Scott Walker today announced a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) major disaster declaration for ten western Wisconsin counties impacted by flooding in September. The counties included in the declaration are Adams, Chippewa, Clark, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, and Vernon. | |
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September 2016 Flood Update
9/22/2016 September 2016 Flood Update on the situation including information to help residents deal with the damage and clean-up. | |