ReadyWisconsin is Wisconsin’s counterpart to the national campaign. ReadyWisconsin began in 2008 and is part of the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs. It serves as a one-stop shop for emergency and disaster preparedness information and provides links to other relevant national, state, local, tribal and volunteer agencies.

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WHAT EMERGENCIES CAN HAPPEN IN WISCONSIN?

Wisconsin faces a wide range of threats, both natural and man-made. It’s important to be aware of the potential disasters that could strike the areas where you live or visit, along with how you can find emergency information when a threat is present.

TORNADOES
FLOODING
HOUSE FIRES
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Extreme heat
cyber security
pandemic
power outages
wildfires
thunderstorms
radiological
winter weather
extreme cold
space weather
landslides
drought
terrorism
RSS ReadyWisconsin News
  • Heat Awareness Day encourages Wisconsinites to stay safe during hot summer months June 1, 2023
    MADISON – As temperatures climb and the summer season begins, it’s important to stay aware of the dangers of extreme heat. June 7 is Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin and ReadyWisconsin is encouraging everyone to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses or deaths. “Heat can be very dangerous, so it’s important to take precautions when […]
  • Wisconsin 2023 statewide tornado drills planned for Friday April 21, 2023
    April 21, 2023 Contact: Andrew Beckett – andrew.beckett@widma.gov – (608) 242-3211 MADISON, Wis. – Following their postponement on Thursday due to the threat of severe weather in the state, Wisconsin’s annual tornado drills will proceed as planned today. Everyone is encouraged to take time today to review and practice their tornado and severe weather sheltering […]
  • Wisconsin Statewide Tornado Drill Postponed to Friday, April 21 April 19, 2023
    For immediate release Contact: Andrew Beckett – andrew.beckett@widma.gov – (608) 242-3211 MADISON, Wis. – With the potential for severe weather conditions in southern and central Wisconsin on Thursday, Wisconsin’s 2023 statewide tornado drill is being postponed until Friday, April 21. After consulting with partners at the National Weather Service (NWS) and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, Wisconsin […]
  • Wisconsin Cyber Response Team focuses on building response capabilities March 13, 2023
    MADISON, Wis. – A Wisconsin resource that protects information technology (IT) systems and critical infrastructure across the state is seeing an uptick in volunteers who are ready to defend against cyber attacks. Over the past two years, the Cyber Response Team (CRT) has grown from 119 voluntary members to more than 400. A majority of […]
  • Federal grant opportunity now available for Wisconsin nonprofit organizations facing security risks March 9, 2023
    MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the grant application period is now open for nonprofit organizations that may be at risk of a terrorist attack due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission.  The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a federal grant administrated by WEM that provides support for nonprofit organizations that […]

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