Ashland County Health & Human Services - Public Health

09/07/2026

09/06/2026

September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Every “Preptember,” review your emergency plans, and make sure you’ve thought them through. Read more here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/preparedness/whatyoucando.htm

09/05/2026

In Wisconsin, we have a variety of weather, from severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to flooding, extreme heat, winter storms, and extreme cold. Being prepared means knowing what to do before an emergency happens.
• Make an emergency plan
• Build or update an emergency kit
• Plan for medications, medical needs, and important health information
• Stay informed about local alerts
• Practice your plan with your family
Don’t wait for the next storm, power outage, or emergency to get ready. Learn more at Ready.gov

09/04/2026

If you haven't taken our community health survey yet, now's the time. Your answers help Tamarack Health and our public health partners in Bayfield and Iron counties decide where to focus resources and programs over the next three years.

Take it here: https://eitshffjfac.typeform.com/to/m5B3tvHc
Plus, you can enter to win a $50 gift card just for completing it.

09/04/2026

Did you know that more that 6 out of 10 known infectious diseases in people can be spread between people and animals? To celebrate National Wildlife Day, learn more about zoonotic diseases and how to stay healthy: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/zoonotic.htm

09/04/2026

Labor Day Weekend forecast:
🌤️Dry weather through Saturday Night.
🌦️For Sunday, there is a 10-20% chance of a stray non-severe thunderstorm in the morning into evening hours. Localized heavy rainfall cannot be ruled out.
🌧️Monday is more likely to see off-and-on rain showers across the region throughout the daytime.
You can find your latest hourly weather forecast at https://www.weather.gov/forecastpoints (Click on map or enter location at top-right above the map for your location.)
For the additional forecast information please visit https://www.weather.gov/duluth/

09/04/2026

FINAL Beach update for the monitoring season, September 4, 2026 🏖🕶🥽🩱🩳🩴
Current beach report for Ashland County:
🟢Bayview Park, 6th Avenue West, and Maslowski West Beaches are open.
⚠️Maslowski East Beach is under advisory due to elevated E. coli levels.
🛑Kreher Park Beach is closed due to elevated E. coli levels.
Beach signs have been updated and will remain through the holiday weekend.
Find the current status of Great Lakes coastal beaches and select inland beaches in Wisconsin from Memorial Day through Labor Day by visiting: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/beachhealth/healthmap.aspx

09/03/2026

⛈️Strong to severe storms possible this evening into early overnight hours.