Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management

10/22/2020

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10/22/2020

Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management's cover photo

10/22/2020

Office of the Milwaukee County Clerk

If you have your absentee ballot, bring it to one of our Curbside Dropoff locations this week! There are five to choose from, either tomorrow, October 22 or Sunday, October 25. It's a great way to remain safe while still making your voice heard.

10/06/2020

Push Dose EMS

OEM-EMS has a monthly podcast - Push Dose EMS. Get updates from the EMS system and some education to keep up on the medicine: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/push-dose-ems-milwaukee-county-oem-ems-Iijm1qeKOBf/

Providing education and training to the EMS providers of Milwaukee County. - Medicine podcast from United States

09/21/2020

How Does OEM

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)

What Does EPCRA Cover?

EPCRA has four major provisions:
• Emergency planning
• Emergency release notification
• Hazardous chemical storage reporting requirements
• Toxic chemical release inventory

Information collected from these four requirements helps states and communities develop a broad perspective of chemical hazards for the entire community, as well as for individual facilities.

Our Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) works with businesses to meet each provision’s requirement. The LEPC includes representatives of elected officials, law enforcement, civil defense, firefighting, first aid, health service, hospital, transportation, local environmental operations, broadcast/print media, community groups and owners/operators subject to the requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.

https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-of-Emergency-Management/How-Does-OEM

Learn how OEM prepares for disasters, works with our communities, connects first responders, and helps fight the opioid epidemic.

06/02/2020

County Executive David Crowley

FYI: Updated information for the free National Guard COVID-19 testing sites in Milwaukee. New North Side Milwaukee location and an updated dates and hours of operation for both sites. Check graphics below for details. No appointment necessary.

05/26/2020

County Executive David Crowley

Starting today, the Wisconsin National Guard will be pausing the free COVID-19 testing site at the Midtown Center. There are still 9 northside Milwaukee locations (listed below) that offer free testing. All are welcome - no insurance, income or immigration restrictions. Appointments are required at these locations.

05/18/2020

County Executive David Crowley

FYI: Starting this Monday, May 18th, hours of operation at the two free COVID-19 testing sites staffed by the National Guard have changed to 11am-8pm. There still is no appointment necessary and the days of operation have not changed.

05/17/2020

Remember to never drive through flooded roadways. Turn around, don’t drown!

Already saw 1 to 2 inches across the southern Wisconsin this morning and afternoon. Will continue to see moderate to heavy rainfall through evening and into Monday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rainfall is expected later this afternoon/evening. Thus, potential for flooding continues, especially for area east of I-90. Area rivers will continue to rise in response to the today’s heavy rainfall with several of our eastern rivers expected to rise above flood stage tonight into Monday.

05/13/2020

County Executive David Crowley

The National Guard is conducting FREE public COVID-19 testing at two Milwaukee sites. Open to the public and no one will be turned away. We especially encourage those experiencing symptoms and our essential workers (healthcare, transportation, food, manufacturing, etc.) to be tested!

If you have symptoms, please do not take public transportation. Please wear a mask when you go out in public. Hours and locations are listed below.

04/28/2020

Post from Community: Community Health Centers expand access to COVID-19 diagnostic testing in Milwaukee

Post from Community: Community Health Centers expand access to COVID-19 diagnostic testing in Milwaukee

Milwaukee’s Community Health Centers announced today that all five organizations have increased testing capacity and now offer COVID-19 diagnostic testing and care for their patients as well as community members without a regular doctor who have COVID symptoms.

04/17/2020

Did you know Extreme Heat is a form of severe weather? Heat waves can have devastating impacts on communities who are not prepared. Plan ahead to know where your local cooling shelters are this summer. #ReadyMKE #ReadyWI #wiwx

04/16/2020

Take advantage of this time with your families to make a severe weather safety plan. Where is your severe weather safe space? #ReadyMKE #ReadyWI #wiwx

04/16/2020

Wisconsin experienced 28 tornadoes last year alone. One of them occurred in our neighboring Waukesha County. Tornadoes can happen anywhere and anytime! #ReadyMKE #ReadyWI #wiwx

04/15/2020

Think you can drive through that flooded roadway? TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN! #ReadyMKE #ReadyWI #wiwx

04/14/2020

When thunder roars, go indoors! #ReadyWI #ReadyWI #wiwx

04/14/2020

The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center provides daily severe weather outlooks year round. Make sure you know the terminology they use for one of our most common types of severe weather: thunderstorms! #ReadyMKE #ReadyWI #wiwx

04/14/2020

Severe weather happens every year in Milwaukee County. Here's a peak at the types of severe weather we experience. #ReadyMKE #ReadyWI #wiwx

04/13/2020

Do you know the different weather alerts and how to receive them? #ReadyMKE #ReadyWI #wiwx

04/13/2020

Like many things, this year weather awareness week looks a little different than normal. We will be doing a virtual tornado drill and will NOT be sounding the sirens. We will provide various topics throughout the week and ask that you and your family take this opportunity to practice your severe weather plan. Even in times like these, severe weather can have devastating impacts.

04/11/2020

We know that social distancing is difficult. Social distancing can lead to social isolation. If you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division offers professional counselors to help with the 24-hour crisis hotline. (414) 257-7222.

04/03/2020

Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management's cover photo

03/15/2020

Milwaukee County Parks

Out of an abundance of caution, Milwaukee County today will take immediate preventative steps to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective immediately, Milwaukee County Parks facilities will be closed to the public until further notice.

“The health and safety of Milwaukee County residents and visitors is our top priority, so we must continue to put our full weight behind ensuring we are prepared for COVID-19,” said Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. “Closing our large public facilities is the best way to serve our residents and protect our community at this time, and we look forward to re-opening as soon as it is safe to do so.”

Effective immediately, the majority of Milwaukee County Parks public venues will close until further notice and public events, rentals, and programs scheduled to be held at these venues have also been canceled. Closed facilities include Mitchell Park Domes, Noyes Indoor Pool, Pulaski Indoor Pool, King Community Center, Kosciusko Community Center, Milwaukee County Sports Complex, Wehr Nature Center visitor center, Boerner Botanical Gardens Visitor Center, Wilson Recreation Center & Ice Arena, and Wil-O-Way facilities at Grant and Underwood.

“The health and safety of our community and staff members are our highest priority,” Parks Executive Director Guy Smith said. “We want to remind people that Parks remain a healthy support in this situation. People may practice social distancing and healthy habits while enjoying their parks, and the department will do our best to keep outdoor park facilities accessible to the public during this challenging time.”

Parks, trails, and outdoor amenities including dog parks, disc golf courses and self-pay golf courses will remain open. The Grant Golf Course and pro shop will also remain open. Parks operations staff will continue to maintain parks and facilities as needed and the Park Rangers will continue to patrol parks. Horticulture staff will continue to tend to the plants and animals at the Mitchell Park Domes and Wehr Nature Center.

Parks will continue following CDC guidelines, which now recommend limiting gatherings be limited to less than 25 people, will also mean scheduled sports leagues, rentals and events will also be canceled or postponed. Additional updates on the action Milwaukee County Parks is taking can be found at https://countyparksmke.com/coronavirus

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele yesterday issued a proclamation declaring a local public health emergency due to COVID-19. COVID-19 is expected to impact affect public health and efforts must be taken to prevent its spread. The proclamation provides Milwaukee County the necessary tools to act expediently in response to the virus.

03/02/2020

02/27/2020

Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management

02/27/2020

Our hearts are heavy today as we send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the victims, their family and friends, and all of those who were affected by yesterday's shooting. We will be standing alongside our community as we try to recover from this horrific event. We are #milwaukeestrong.

02/21/2020

Timeline Photos

02/12/2020

Gov. Tony Evers seeks federal disaster declaration for 3 counties

Gov. Tony Evers seeks federal disaster declaration for 3 counties

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday submitted a federal emergency declaration for three southeastern Wisconsin counties for $10 million in damage caused along the shore of Lake Michigan by winter storms last month. Evers asked President Donald Trump's administration for the declaration to cover M...

02/08/2020

Who’s ready for more snow?

Heaviest snows still on track towards central WI. Lesser amounts towards far southeast WI. Be sure to use yoru good winter driving skills if encountering snow covered roadways on Sunday. - PC

02/04/2020

US National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Wisconsin

There will be a chance for snow over mainly far southeastern Wisconsin starting Wednesday night, continuing into Thursday. Some lake effect or lake enhanced snow will be possible, which could result in some higher amounts very close to the lake. In addition, note that for areas further northwest, little to no snow is possible.

There is still a lot of uncertainty with this system, so details may still change. Check back for updates tonight and tomorrow as we continue to fine-tune the forecast.

02/04/2020

OEM staff is out with Wisconsin Emergency Management and FEMA officials conducting Preliminary Damage Assessments from the January 10th - 11th storm.

01/17/2020

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 5:00 p.m. tonight to 6:00 p.m. Saturday.

Accumulating snow will affect southern Wisconsin from this afternoon into Saturday, having an impact on travel. A mix of sleet, light freezing rain and drizzle may occur later tonight into early Saturday morning. Blustery winds may cause blowing and drifting snow later Saturday into Saturday night.

01/10/2020

Stay safe out there this weekend!

A major winter storm is on track to impact southern Wisconsin Friday evening through Sunday morning. Two rounds are likely with the first impacting far southeastern Wisconsin Friday night into Saturday morning with a wintry mix and snow.

The second round will impact all of southern Wisconsin Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. Snow with this round will be heavy, and blowing and drifting of snow will be likely as strong
northeasterly winds will be present.

01/01/2020

Our offices--and many across #MilwaukeeCounty--are closed for the holiday today, but our #911Communications, #EMS and medical direction operate 24/7/365.

Nuestras oficinas están cerradas hoy, pero nuestro centro de communicaciones 911 ya continua operando 24/7/365.

12/25/2019

Our offices--and many across #MilwaukeeCounty--are closed for the holiday today, but our #911Communications, #EMS and medical direction operate 24/7/365.

Nuestras oficinas están cerradas hoy, pero nuestro centro de communicaciones 911 ya continua operando 24/7/365.