Lac Courte Oreilles Emergency Management

05/11/2022

Latest NWS Storm Prediction Center Day 1 Outlook has expanded the Enhanced Risk across most of our coverage area today-tonight. Timing is starting 3pm-4pm in SW Minnesota and spreading NE through tonight.

Be sure to remain sky aware, especially if participating in any outdoor activities today. Have multiple methods of receiving watches/warnings issued by our (and any) NWS office.

For the always-updated forecasts and latest statements, check our website at weather.gov/mpx.

04/07/2022

Let's taco 'bout watches and warnings.🌮
During a weather WATCH it's time to be prepared and know your safe location.
During a weather WARNING it's time to take action!

03/29/2022

Wisconsin's annual Statewide Tornado Drill is coming up in less than two weeks! Make plans now for how you'll participate.

Find tips on being ready for severe weather at https://readywisconsin.wi.gov/

03/04/2022

A bit more ice in this forecast and less snow as warm air aloft trends north. We have issued a Winter Storm Watch from Sat through Sun morning as this system could make travel extremely difficult and may cause power outages due to the significant icing coupled with heavy, wet snow.

01/15/2022

The American Red Cross is making homes fire resistant through the Red Cross Home Fire Preparedness Campaign. At no cost to you, we would like to demonstrate some simple changes in the home that will help you protect your family against fire. In addition, the Red Cross will install a FREE smoke alarm...

01/09/2022

12/28/2021

DON'T CROWD THE PLOW
🚗Use caution when approaching
🚗Never pass on the right
🚗Don't assume plow drivers see you, their fields of vision are limited.

12/27/2021

With the recent heavy snow fall please remember to check on and help your neighbors. Snow covered furnace,
stove, dryer vents and blocked vehicle exhaust pipes can cause an accumulation of deadly carbon monoxide gas.

12/27/2021

The National Weather Service is your best source for complete weather forecast and weather related information on the web!

12/16/2021

For the Bass Lake, LCO, Stone Lake, Spider Lake and Hayward areas: There are several downed power lines and trees on road ways. Please do not drive over or under compromised powerlines. Fire departments, Law Enforcement and Emergency crews are working as quickly possible to clear roadways of electrical lines and trees.

12/16/2021

While an initial line of storms is expected in Wisconsin mid-evening, it will be followed by strong winds that last well into Thursday morning. Use caution when traveling – especially if driving a vehicle with a high profile.

12/10/2021

*** THIS POST IS OUT OF DATE ***

A winter storm will bring accumulating snow to north-central and northwest Wisconsin this Friday and Saturday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Price County from 12 PM Friday to 9 AM Saturday. The heaviest snowfall is expected to occur Friday evening to Saturday morning. If you have flexible travel plans, consider delaying travel until Saturday afternoon. If travel is necessary, use reduced speed and allow for extra stopping distance.