Sauk County, WI Emergency Management

08/12/2026

LETS TALK SAUK!

Review & share your thoughts on Sauk County's draft Comprehensive Plan! 🗳️

Scan the QR code or visit saukcountyfuturesforged.com/draft-goals-strategies to watch, review, and provide feedback on our 8 planning themes. 💬 Each theme has a separate review survey to collect public feedback on draft goals and strategies. The surveys include a short video summarizing each theme’s vision, existing conditions, and proposed recommendations before providing an opportunity to share your thougths.

08/12/2026

Please join us Saturday, August 22, from 2:00–6:00 PM on Oak Street between 3rd and 4th Streets in Baraboo for National Night Out.

National Night Out is about building relationships and strengthening partnerships between our community and the professionals who serve it. It is also an opportunity for young people to learn about rewarding careers in law enforcement, fire service, emergency management, human services, corrections, and other public-service fields.

We encourage families and community members to come out, meet the people behind these agencies, learn about available resources, and enjoy an afternoon together.

This community event brings together:

The Baraboo Police Department
The Baraboo Fire and EMS District
Sauk County Department of Human Services
Sauk County Emergency Management
Wisconsin Department of Corrections — Probation and Parole
Sauk County District Attorney’s Office

Join us for:

Informational booths and community resources
Face painting and activities for the kids
A tour of the Sauk County Mobile Command Post
A close-up look at the Sauk County BearCat Armored Vehicle
Fire trucks and emergency apparatus
Live music

Chief Johnson and Chief Carloni will be cooking for the community, with proceeds supporting our health and wellness initiatives and efforts to assist members of our homeless community during the winter months.

08/07/2026

This is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY, own a piece of Sauk County emergency response history. The previous Mobile Command Post is now available for purchase at Wisconsin Surplus. ONE OWNER, VERY LOW MILES, only driven to and from countywide critical incidents. This unit is in good shape, inside and out. Would make a great campaign vehicle (hint, hint) or a romantic getaway with that special someone in your life! Think how happy your family will be when you bring this beauty home. Can you say "Adventure Awaits!" This offer will not be repeated! Check it out. BID NOW, BID HIGH and BID your boring vacations goodbye!

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07/31/2026

Wisconsin Dells Parkway construction updates.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to improve US 12 (Wisconsin Dells Parkway) between WIS 13 and E. Adams Street in Lake Delton and Wisconsin Dells.

07/24/2026

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Huge Thanks to Dave Grant and 99.7 MAX FM for setting up this important interview wiith our office and federal partners from FEMA and the SBA.

SHARE THIS INFORMATION with family, friends and neighbors, anyone who had damages or loss from April storms and flooding.

Sauk County residents experienced almost 3 million dollars in damages related to April storms and flooding.

Tune in at 8:10 a.m. on Friday 7/24 with David Grant for an interview with Sauk County, WI Emergency Management, FEMA and the U.S. Small Businesses Administration to learn more about how you can receive assistance.

Those affected can file disaster assistance claims on FEMA’s website: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4923

FEMA/Small Business Administration will be doing in-person disaster assistance claims for those who wish to file a claim in-person at City Hall next week Monday July 27 -> Friday July 31 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

For more information visit https://max.fm/news/2026/07/21/sauk-county-disaster-assistance-site

You listen on 99.7 FM in the Baraboo area, 103.7 FM in the Reedsburg area, streaming online at https://max.fm/ or streaming anywhere in the free Civic Media App.

07/21/2026

Agriculture and Farms Disaster Assistance Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers a variety of programs and assistance to also help farmers recover from April’s storms and flooding.

Sauk County Farmer’s with crop, livestock and farm infrastructure damages/losses should contact their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) to further navigate USDA programs available.

Sauk County’s local FSA:
Location: West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Baraboo WI 53913
Phone: 608-355-4420

Additional information for USDA Disaster Assistance:https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/guidance-documents/FSA.emergency-disaster-designation-declaration-process-factsheet-26.pdf and USDA Emergency Farm Loans: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/loans/emergency-farm-loans

07/21/2026

Disaster Recovery Centers coming to Sauk County!

Sauk County residents experienced almost 3 million dollars in damages related to April’s storms and flooding.

FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA) are offering disaster assistance options to individuals or businesses who suffered damage related to these storms. You can apply online at: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4923

*Or FEMA/SBA representatives will be available on-site to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process/claims. These representatives will be in Sauk County on the following dates and location:

July 27th-31st, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Baraboo City Hall
101 South Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913

To learn more about SBA’s disaster assistance, visit: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance and FEMA’s disaster assistance: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

05/04/2026