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ReadyWisconsin Creating a Culture of Preparedness in Wisconsin ReadyWisconsin serves as a one-stop shop for citizen preparedness information.

The site provides the latest information on emergencies in Wisconsin as well as sharing national, state, local and volunteer agency preparedness information. ReadyWisconsin is a campaign of the Wisconsin Division of Emergency Management, which operates under the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs. ReadyWisconsin maintains the right to hide content that is off topic, obscene, a violation of i

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Bitterly cold temperatures will be moving in over the weekend through the beginning of next week.🥶✅ Avoid or limit time ...
01/17/2025

Bitterly cold temperatures will be moving in over the weekend through the beginning of next week.🥶

✅ Avoid or limit time outdoors
✅ Check on family, friends and neighbors
✅ Have a slow drip from faucets connected to exposed pipes
✅ Bring pets inside if possible or provide adequate shelter

Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program materials are being shipped out today for fourth and fifth grade stu...
01/15/2025

Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program materials are being shipped out today for fourth and fifth grade students across the state.🚚

This morning, Wisconsin Emergency Management and Office of Emergency Communications staff helped pack materials.

Thank you TC Energy for your support!

More information on STEP can be found: https://ow.ly/8YGq50UH4qS

Don't forget your pets in these bitter cold temperatures.🐶🐱 If it's too cold for you, it's too cold for them!
01/14/2025

Don't forget your pets in these bitter cold temperatures.🐶🐱

If it's too cold for you, it's too cold for them!

BUNDLE UP!🧤🧣With extremely cold temperatures over the next couple of days:☑️ Limit time outdoors☑️ Dress in layers☑️ Wea...
01/13/2025

BUNDLE UP!🧤🧣

With extremely cold temperatures over the next couple of days:
☑️ Limit time outdoors
☑️ Dress in layers
☑️ Wear hat, gloves, and scarf
☑️ Know what to do if you suspect someone has frostbite or hypothermia

If you are headed out, please thoroughly clean snow off your car — including the roof.🚗Snow can fly off your vehicle whe...
01/12/2025

If you are headed out, please thoroughly clean snow off your car — including the roof.🚗

Snow can fly off your vehicle when in motion, creating potentially dangerous situations for you and those driving behind you.

Snow will be moving in overnight through Sunday. ❄️ Be cautious on roads❄️ Use 511wi.gov to check road conditions before...
01/12/2025

Snow will be moving in overnight through Sunday.

❄️ Be cautious on roads
❄️ Use 511wi.gov to check road conditions before driving
❄️ Give plows space

It might be slippery in some areas this morning, so be careful on your morning commute.🚗Remember: Ice and snow, take it ...
01/10/2025

It might be slippery in some areas this morning, so be careful on your morning commute.🚗

Remember: Ice and snow, take it slow.

📣 Calling all teens ready to take charge in emergency management—apply now to join the FEMA Federal Emergency Management...
01/09/2025

📣 Calling all teens ready to take charge in emergency management—apply now to join the FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Youth Preparedness Council (YPC)!

📅The application period is open through March 3.

👉 For more info & to apply, visit: https://ow.ly/N3Pu50UCw0W

Preparedness is for every member of your family!🏠Include children in emergency planning conversations about where you wi...
01/07/2025

Preparedness is for every member of your family!🏠

Include children in emergency planning conversations about where you will go, what you will do & who to contact in case of a disaster.

An emergency kit should have everything you will need for several days.Having essentials such as food, water, and medica...
01/06/2025

An emergency kit should have everything you will need for several days.

Having essentials such as food, water, and medical supplies readily available can be life-saving during a disaster.

Find out more: https://readywisconsin.wi.gov/make-a-kit/

Using a portable heater to stay warm? Keep these tips in mind to avoid home fires.♨️ Plug heaters directly into wall out...
01/05/2025

Using a portable heater to stay warm?

Keep these tips in mind to avoid home fires.

♨️ Plug heaters directly into wall outlets
♨️ Place heaters 3 ft. away from items that could burn
♨️ Use heaters with an automatic shut-off

Start 2025 off right by preparing for the unexpected.✅️ Make an emergency plan with your family✅️ Create an emergency su...
01/04/2025

Start 2025 off right by preparing for the unexpected.

✅️ Make an emergency plan with your family
✅️ Create an emergency supply kit
✅️ Know how you will receive emergency alerts

When it's cold outside, don't forget your pets! 🐶😺🐾 Keep them warm and dry, and indoors whenever possible🐾 Provide plent...
01/03/2025

When it's cold outside, don't forget your pets! 🐶😺

🐾 Keep them warm and dry, and indoors whenever possible
🐾 Provide plenty of food and water
🐾 Limit your pets' time outdoors, and thoroughly clean, including paws, when bringing them in

As cold temperatures settle in, learn about the signs and symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia.👉 Frostbite: Numb, gray-...
01/02/2025

As cold temperatures settle in, learn about the signs and symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia.

👉 Frostbite: Numb, gray-yellow or waxy skin
👉 Hypothermia: Shivering, exhaustion, and confusion

It's a cold start to the new year!🥶✅ Dress in layers✅ Limit time spent outdoors✅ Know what to do if you suspect someone ...
01/01/2025

It's a cold start to the new year!🥶

✅ Dress in layers
✅ Limit time spent outdoors
✅ Know what to do if you suspect someone has frostbite or hypothermia
✅ Don't forget about pet safety

HAPPY NEW YEAR!🥳Here’s to a fresh start, new goals, and being ready for 2025! 🎉
01/01/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR!🥳

Here’s to a fresh start, new goals, and being ready for 2025! 🎉

12/31/2024

Are you celebrating the New Year tonight?

✨ Leave the fireworks to the professionals and watch a public display
✨ Obey local laws and permitting requirements for fireworks
✨ Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Soak them with water, then throw them away

Are you ready for a new year? 📅Make sure you are prepared for potential disasters.✅ Create a family emergency plan✅ Make...
12/30/2024

Are you ready for a new year? 📅
Make sure you are prepared for potential disasters.

✅ Create a family emergency plan
✅ Make a list of the things you would need if you had to leave your home quickly
✅ Go over your insurance plans

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Don't forget to water your holiday tree!🎄 If you have a live tree in your home, water it every day to keep it from becoming dry. #ReadyWI

As Wisconsin Winter Weather Awareness Week comes to an end, keep these things in mind for the season. ❄️ When there's ice or snow, drive slow 🛄 Have a winter emergency kit in your vehicle 🧣 Cover exposed skin and dress in layers 📱 Get more winter information at https://ow.ly/LFFT50UcHxN #ReadyWI #wiwx

Did you know across the country, there are 20 home candle fires are reported each day?😱 If you decorate with candles: 🕯️ Place them 12 inches from anything that could burn 🕯️ Blow them out when you leave the room 🕯️ Use on a sturdy surface so they don't tip over easily #ReadyWI

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