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WEBReadyWisconsin 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 …

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Disabilities And Functional Needs ReadyWisconsin

WEBIf you or someone close to you has a disability or a functional need, you may have to take additional steps to protect yourself and your family in an emergency. Think about what …

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Pandemic ReadyWisconsin

WEBA pandemic is an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and typically affects a significant portion of the population. There have been multiple …

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Extreme Cold ReadyWisconsin

WEBCaused by prolonged exposure to extreme cold. Your body begins to lose heat faster in cold temperatures and lengthy exposures will eventually lower your body temperature. Too …

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Wildfires ReadyWisconsin

WEBThe remaining 10-percent of wildfires are started by lightning or lava. Most wildfires in Wisconsin occur in the spring. Shortly after snow disappears, a dry spring or even a few …

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Hazardous Materials ReadyWisconsin

WEBHazardous Materials. Hazardous materials are chemical substances which, if released or misused, can pose a threat to people’s health or the environment. Emergencies can …

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Extreme Heat ReadyWisconsin

WEBExtreme Heat. Summer heat waves have been the biggest weather-related killers in Wisconsin for more than 50 years, far exceeding tornado and other storm-related …

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3-Day Emergency Supply Checklist

WEBFirst Aid Kit Suggestions. Consider taking a first aid class, through the American Red Cross. Things you should have: ο Two pairs of Latex, or other sterile gloves (if you are allergic …

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Drought ReadyWisconsin

WEBWisconsin is most vulnerable to agricultural drought. As of 2022, the state had approximately 14.2 million acres of farmland on 64,100 farms. Drought may occur …

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2020-21 COVID-19 response ReadyWisconsin

WEBWisconsin response to COVID-19 outbreak On Thursday, March 12, 2020 Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a Public Health Emergency in response to new case

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Guidance for Local Public Health Agencies: Approaches to …

WEBLakes after Flooding: Guidance for Local Public Health Agencies (not intended for public distribution) 2 Wildlife. Microbes from wildlife and bird feces can get washed into surface …

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Be Involved ReadyWisconsin

WEBREADY Camp. Responding to Emergencies and Disasters with Youth (READY) Camp is a Wisconsin summer camp that provides training to middle and high school youth, age 13 …

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Communicating in a Crisis: Radiological Attack

WEBDelayed Health Effects of Radiation One concern of radiation exposure is an elevated risk of developing canc studies have shown that radiation is a relatively weak carcinogen.

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Prepare for the Summer months – June 1 is Heat Awareness

WEBPreliminary data from DHS shows nine people died in Wisconsin from May 1 to Sept. 30, 2021 due to heat-related causes, while another 803 people were treated in emergency …

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Tornadoes and Thunderstorms Toolkit

WEBThe toolkit provides background information, practical guidance, strategies, media releases, talking points, definitions, and useful reference materials on this topic. The guides in this …

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Wildfire Toolkit

WEBThe purpose of this wildfire toolkit is to provide information to local governments, health departments, and citizens about preparing for and responding to wildfire events in …

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Terrorism ReadyWisconsin

WEBTerrorism. Terrorism continues to evolve. Threats may come from abroad or be homegrown. Terrorists use tactics such as biological agents, weapons, explosives, and …

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