Make A Kit
After a disaster, help may take time to reach you, and services could be disrupted for days. Being prepared with an emergency kit of essentials ensures you’re ready to act when needed.
Make A Plan
Emergencies can happen without warning. Creating and practicing a personalized emergency plan ensures you’re prepared and ready to act when disaster strikes.
Resources
Access a range of resources, including logos, PSAs, brochures, checklists, and educational materials to help you prepare for emergencies and teach disaster readiness.
What Emergencies Can Happen In Wisconsin?
Be Informed
Wisconsin faces a wide range of threats, both natural and human-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.
Weather-Related Disasters
Tornadoes
Weather-Related Disasters
Extreme Cold
Weather-Related Disasters
Extreme Heat
Weather-Related Disasters
Winter Storms
Weather-Related Disasters
Thunderstorms
Weather-Related Disasters
Flooding
Environmental Hazards
House Fires
Infrastructure Failures
Cybersecurity
Infrastructure Failures
Power Outages
Climatic Events
Drought
Weather-Related Disasters
Space Weather
Environmental Hazards
Hazardous Materials
Stay prepared with resources from ReadyWisconsin!
Disaster Preparedness, Recovery, and Community Involvement
Be ready, act quickly, and support each other
during and after a disaster.
Disaster Recovery Planning
Recovering from a disaster requires careful preparation and planning to ensure a quicker, less stressful return to normalcy. In the critical moments after a disaster, safety and well-being are the top priorities, with clear steps to take that help individuals, families, and communities rebuild.
- Home Safety
- Community Recovery
- Accessing Assistance
- Emotional & Physical Well-being
- Rebuilding Infrastructure
- Long-term Resilience
Emergency Alert Planning
Staying informed during emergencies is crucial for safety. Public safety officials use reliable systems to send alerts, and knowing how to respond quickly can help protect you and your community when disaster strikes.
- Hazard Watches
- Advisory Notifications
- Warnings & Immediate Actions
- Monitoring Local Alerts
- Multiple Alert Channels
- Preparing for Rapid Response
Community Involvement Planning
After a disaster, community involvement can make a significant difference. By preparing ahead of time and offering support during recovery, you help strengthen resilience and ensure that everyone gets the assistance they need.
- Neighborhood Networks
- Communication Strategies
- First Aid & CPR Training
- Volunteering & Support Roles
- Preparedness Programs
- Blood Donation Drives