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ReadyWisconsin serves as a one-stop shop for emergency and disaster preparedness information. It is a public safety campaign run by Wisconsin Emergency Management, a division of the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs.
Keep safety in mind while cooking this Thanksgiving, especially if you use a turkey fryer!
🍗 Place the fryer on a flat surface outside, at least 10 feet away from your home
🧯 Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
🧰 Keep a first aid kit handy to treat cuts & burns
🍗 Place the fryer on a flat surface outside, at least 10 feet away from your home
🧯 Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
🧰 Keep a first aid kit handy to treat cuts & burns
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Keep safety in mind while cooking this Thanksgiving, especially if you use a turkey fryer!
🍗 Place the fryer on a flat surface outside, at least 10 feet away from your home
🧯 Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
🧰 Keep a first aid kit handy to treat cuts & burns
🍗 Place the fryer on a flat surface outside, at least 10 feet away from your home
🧯 Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
🧰 Keep a first aid kit handy to treat cuts & burns
If you lost power during this winter storm:
✅️ Wear layers and close doors to unused rooms
✅️ Use portable generators outdoors
✅️ Never use ovens or grills as a heat source
✅️ If it is safe, go to an alternative location for heating needs
✅️ Wear layers and close doors to unused rooms
✅️ Use portable generators outdoors
✅️ Never use ovens or grills as a heat source
✅️ If it is safe, go to an alternative location for heating needs
November 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
If you lost power during this winter storm:
✅️ Wear layers and close doors to unused rooms
✅️ Use portable generators outdoors
✅️ Never use ovens or grills as a heat source
✅️ If it is safe, go to an alternative location for heating needs
✅️ Wear layers and close doors to unused rooms
✅️ Use portable generators outdoors
✅️ Never use ovens or grills as a heat source
✅️ If it is safe, go to an alternative location for heating needs
Be careful driving today!🚙
With snow and strong winds, use extra caution when traveling.
With strong winds:
✅Slow down and keep two hands on the wheel
✅Use caution near large trucks and trailers
✅Watch for downed tree branches and trees
With snow and strong winds, use extra caution when traveling.
With strong winds:
✅Slow down and keep two hands on the wheel
✅Use caution near large trucks and trailers
✅Watch for downed tree branches and trees
November 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Be careful driving today!🚙
With snow and strong winds, use extra caution when traveling.
With strong winds:
✅Slow down and keep two hands on the wheel
✅Use caution near large trucks and trailers
✅Watch for downed tree branches and trees
With snow and strong winds, use extra caution when traveling.
With strong winds:
✅Slow down and keep two hands on the wheel
✅Use caution near large trucks and trailers
✅Watch for downed tree branches and trees
Heavy snow and strong winds could create some hazardous travel conditions for parts of our state from Tuesday night through Thursday.
✅ Remember: Ice and snow, take it slow
✅ Get latest weather updates from a reliable source
✅ If you see plows, give them space
✅ Remember: Ice and snow, take it slow
✅ Get latest weather updates from a reliable source
✅ If you see plows, give them space
November 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Heavy snow and strong winds could create some hazardous travel conditions for parts of our state from Tuesday night through Thursday.
✅ Remember: Ice and snow, take it slow
✅ Get latest weather updates from a reliable source
✅ If you see plows, give them space
✅ Remember: Ice and snow, take it slow
✅ Get latest weather updates from a reliable source
✅ If you see plows, give them space
Winter storms to the north and high winds for central and southern portions of our state over the next couple of days.❄️🍃
✅ Stay updated on weather conditions from a reliable source
✅ Be cautious while driving
✅ Stay updated on weather conditions from a reliable source
✅ Be cautious while driving
November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Winter storms to the north and high winds for central and southern portions of our state over the next couple of days.❄️🍃
✅ Stay updated on weather conditions from a reliable source
✅ Be cautious while driving
✅ Stay updated on weather conditions from a reliable source
✅ Be cautious while driving
Let family or friends know your travel plans if you are traveling for Thanksgiving.🚗✈️
✅ Tell them where you will be going including arrival and departure times
✅ Let them know how to get in touch with you in case of an emergency
✅ Tell them where you will be going including arrival and departure times
✅ Let them know how to get in touch with you in case of an emergency
November 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Let family or friends know your travel plans if you are traveling for Thanksgiving.🚗✈️
✅ Tell them where you will be going including arrival and departure times
✅ Let them know how to get in touch with you in case of an emergency
✅ Tell them where you will be going including arrival and departure times
✅ Let them know how to get in touch with you in case of an emergency
Snow is in the forecast this week! 🌨️
Amid travel and Thanksgiving prep, be ready for potential inclement weather.
❄️ Stay updated on the weather from a reliable source. This includes wherever you may be traveling.
❄️ Make sure your vehicle has emergency supplies for winter weather conditions
Amid travel and Thanksgiving prep, be ready for potential inclement weather.
❄️ Stay updated on the weather from a reliable source. This includes wherever you may be traveling.
❄️ Make sure your vehicle has emergency supplies for winter weather conditions
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Snow is in the forecast this week! 🌨️
Amid travel and Thanksgiving prep, be ready for potential inclement weather.
❄️ Stay updated on the weather from a reliable source. This includes wherever you may be traveling.
❄️ Make sure your vehicle has emergency supplies for winter weather conditions
Amid travel and Thanksgiving prep, be ready for potential inclement weather.
❄️ Stay updated on the weather from a reliable source. This includes wherever you may be traveling.
❄️ Make sure your vehicle has emergency supplies for winter weather conditions
Keep safety in mind this gun deer season!🦌
From our friends at Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources:
✅ Hunters and pets should have on bright colors to be easily seen
✅ If in a tree stand, wear a harness and always have at least three points of contact
More resources at: https://ow.ly/xi3p50Xwfn4
From our friends at Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources:
✅ Hunters and pets should have on bright colors to be easily seen
✅ If in a tree stand, wear a harness and always have at least three points of contact
More resources at: https://ow.ly/xi3p50Xwfn4
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Keep safety in mind this gun deer season!🦌
From our friends at Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources:
✅ Hunters and pets should have on bright colors to be easily seen
✅ If in a tree stand, wear a harness and always have at least three points of contact
More resources at: https://ow.ly/xi3p50Xwfn4
From our friends at Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources:
✅ Hunters and pets should have on bright colors to be easily seen
✅ If in a tree stand, wear a harness and always have at least three points of contact
More resources at: https://ow.ly/xi3p50Xwfn4
As Winter Weather Awareness Week ending, we'll leave you with some winter weather wisdom.🦉
❄️ Get weather information from a reliable source
❄️ Make plans and prepare before a winter storms arrive
❄️ Wear layers if temperatures are extremely low
❄️ While driving remember: Ice and snow, take it slow
❄️ Get weather information from a reliable source
❄️ Make plans and prepare before a winter storms arrive
❄️ Wear layers if temperatures are extremely low
❄️ While driving remember: Ice and snow, take it slow
November 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
As Winter Weather Awareness Week ending, we'll leave you with some winter weather wisdom.🦉
❄️ Get weather information from a reliable source
❄️ Make plans and prepare before a winter storms arrive
❄️ Wear layers if temperatures are extremely low
❄️ While driving remember: Ice and snow, take it slow
❄️ Get weather information from a reliable source
❄️ Make plans and prepare before a winter storms arrive
❄️ Wear layers if temperatures are extremely low
❄️ While driving remember: Ice and snow, take it slow
Do you know what to do if there is a power outage in winter?
If you lose power:
♨️ Be careful when using alternative heat sources and practice portable generator safety
🏘️ Once you and your family are safe, check in with others in your neighborhood
If you lose power:
♨️ Be careful when using alternative heat sources and practice portable generator safety
🏘️ Once you and your family are safe, check in with others in your neighborhood
November 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Do you know what to do if there is a power outage in winter?
If you lose power:
♨️ Be careful when using alternative heat sources and practice portable generator safety
🏘️ Once you and your family are safe, check in with others in your neighborhood
If you lose power:
♨️ Be careful when using alternative heat sources and practice portable generator safety
🏘️ Once you and your family are safe, check in with others in your neighborhood
When extreme cold temperatures arrive, know the difference between hypothermia and frostbite, and what to do to prevent cold-related injuries or deaths.🥶
Learn more form our friends at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services: https://ow.ly/mxtE50Xra4V
Learn more form our friends at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services: https://ow.ly/mxtE50Xra4V
November 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
When extreme cold temperatures arrive, know the difference between hypothermia and frostbite, and what to do to prevent cold-related injuries or deaths.🥶
Learn more form our friends at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services: https://ow.ly/mxtE50Xra4V
Learn more form our friends at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services: https://ow.ly/mxtE50Xra4V
Winter driving isn't just getting from point A to point B, it's about getting there safely!🚙🛻
Keep these tips from our friends the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in mind when winter weather hits.
✅ Keep your gas tank at least half full
✅ Slow down
✅ Give yourself extra following distance
Keep these tips from our friends the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in mind when winter weather hits.
✅ Keep your gas tank at least half full
✅ Slow down
✅ Give yourself extra following distance
November 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Winter driving isn't just getting from point A to point B, it's about getting there safely!🚙🛻
Keep these tips from our friends the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in mind when winter weather hits.
✅ Keep your gas tank at least half full
✅ Slow down
✅ Give yourself extra following distance
Keep these tips from our friends the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in mind when winter weather hits.
✅ Keep your gas tank at least half full
✅ Slow down
✅ Give yourself extra following distance
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for part of Wisconsin overnight.🌧️❄️
This weather system could create slick conditions, impacting the morning commute on Tuesday.
✅ Monitor weather conditions
✅ Use caution and take it slow while driving
This weather system could create slick conditions, impacting the morning commute on Tuesday.
✅ Monitor weather conditions
✅ Use caution and take it slow while driving
November 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for part of Wisconsin overnight.🌧️❄️
This weather system could create slick conditions, impacting the morning commute on Tuesday.
✅ Monitor weather conditions
✅ Use caution and take it slow while driving
This weather system could create slick conditions, impacting the morning commute on Tuesday.
✅ Monitor weather conditions
✅ Use caution and take it slow while driving
It's Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin!❄️
Do you know when to be prepared for a winter storm or what to do?🤔
A few days from when that storm hits, make sure you:
✅ Check your emergency supplies in your home and vehicle
✅ Replenish fuel sources
✅ Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Do you know when to be prepared for a winter storm or what to do?🤔
A few days from when that storm hits, make sure you:
✅ Check your emergency supplies in your home and vehicle
✅ Replenish fuel sources
✅ Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
November 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It's Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin!❄️
Do you know when to be prepared for a winter storm or what to do?🤔
A few days from when that storm hits, make sure you:
✅ Check your emergency supplies in your home and vehicle
✅ Replenish fuel sources
✅ Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Do you know when to be prepared for a winter storm or what to do?🤔
A few days from when that storm hits, make sure you:
✅ Check your emergency supplies in your home and vehicle
✅ Replenish fuel sources
✅ Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Doing some outdoor work while these nicer temperatures are here?☀️
Don't forget to:
✅ Clear leaves from your gutters so water will be directed away from your property properly
✅ Trim any broken branches from your trees
✅ Keep ladder safety in mind as you inspect or make repairs
Don't forget to:
✅ Clear leaves from your gutters so water will be directed away from your property properly
✅ Trim any broken branches from your trees
✅ Keep ladder safety in mind as you inspect or make repairs
November 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Doing some outdoor work while these nicer temperatures are here?☀️
Don't forget to:
✅ Clear leaves from your gutters so water will be directed away from your property properly
✅ Trim any broken branches from your trees
✅ Keep ladder safety in mind as you inspect or make repairs
Don't forget to:
✅ Clear leaves from your gutters so water will be directed away from your property properly
✅ Trim any broken branches from your trees
✅ Keep ladder safety in mind as you inspect or make repairs
Every second counts during a fire!
🏃♀️ Create and practice a fire escape plan
🚨 Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly
💡 For people with access or functional needs, consider installing smoke alarms with features like strobe lights or vibration
🏃♀️ Create and practice a fire escape plan
🚨 Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly
💡 For people with access or functional needs, consider installing smoke alarms with features like strobe lights or vibration
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Every second counts during a fire!
🏃♀️ Create and practice a fire escape plan
🚨 Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly
💡 For people with access or functional needs, consider installing smoke alarms with features like strobe lights or vibration
🏃♀️ Create and practice a fire escape plan
🚨 Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly
💡 For people with access or functional needs, consider installing smoke alarms with features like strobe lights or vibration
Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin starts next week!❄️🥶
Whether it’s next week or any time winter weather is possible, our friends at Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin Department of Health Services have winter wisdom too!🤝
Whether it’s next week or any time winter weather is possible, our friends at Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin Department of Health Services have winter wisdom too!🤝
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin starts next week!❄️🥶
Whether it’s next week or any time winter weather is possible, our friends at Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin Department of Health Services have winter wisdom too!🤝
Whether it’s next week or any time winter weather is possible, our friends at Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin Department of Health Services have winter wisdom too!🤝
Roads are a little slippery this morning.🚗
Please drive with caution and be prepared to slow down if needed!
Please drive with caution and be prepared to slow down if needed!
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Roads are a little slippery this morning.🚗
Please drive with caution and be prepared to slow down if needed!
Please drive with caution and be prepared to slow down if needed!
📣Calling all Milwaukee, Washington or Waukesha county homeowners or renters!
2 days remain to apply for FEMA assistance if you were affected by August flooding.
👉 If you already applied, applications will still be processed beyond the Nov. 12, 2025 application deadline.
2 days remain to apply for FEMA assistance if you were affected by August flooding.
👉 If you already applied, applications will still be processed beyond the Nov. 12, 2025 application deadline.
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
📣Calling all Milwaukee, Washington or Waukesha county homeowners or renters!
2 days remain to apply for FEMA assistance if you were affected by August flooding.
👉 If you already applied, applications will still be processed beyond the Nov. 12, 2025 application deadline.
2 days remain to apply for FEMA assistance if you were affected by August flooding.
👉 If you already applied, applications will still be processed beyond the Nov. 12, 2025 application deadline.
There's a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of state Sunday night into Monday morning.
❄️ Get latest weather updates from a reliable source
❄️Be careful while driving. There may be reduced visibility or slick road conditions
❄️ If snow plows are out, remember to give them space
❄️ Get latest weather updates from a reliable source
❄️Be careful while driving. There may be reduced visibility or slick road conditions
❄️ If snow plows are out, remember to give them space
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
There's a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of state Sunday night into Monday morning.
❄️ Get latest weather updates from a reliable source
❄️Be careful while driving. There may be reduced visibility or slick road conditions
❄️ If snow plows are out, remember to give them space
❄️ Get latest weather updates from a reliable source
❄️Be careful while driving. There may be reduced visibility or slick road conditions
❄️ If snow plows are out, remember to give them space
Don't forget to bundle up when it's cold outside!
Wearing layers and extra protection, like hats and gloves, can prevent hypothermia or frostbite.
Wearing layers and extra protection, like hats and gloves, can prevent hypothermia or frostbite.
November 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Don't forget to bundle up when it's cold outside!
Wearing layers and extra protection, like hats and gloves, can prevent hypothermia or frostbite.
Wearing layers and extra protection, like hats and gloves, can prevent hypothermia or frostbite.
With colder temperatures arriving this weekend, remember to protect the 3 Ps - people, pets and pipes!🥶
🧥 Dress in layers
🐶 Bring pets inside when temperatures get low
💧 Insulate pipes and turn off outdoor spigots to prevent burst pipes
🧥 Dress in layers
🐶 Bring pets inside when temperatures get low
💧 Insulate pipes and turn off outdoor spigots to prevent burst pipes
November 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
With colder temperatures arriving this weekend, remember to protect the 3 Ps - people, pets and pipes!🥶
🧥 Dress in layers
🐶 Bring pets inside when temperatures get low
💧 Insulate pipes and turn off outdoor spigots to prevent burst pipes
🧥 Dress in layers
🐶 Bring pets inside when temperatures get low
💧 Insulate pipes and turn off outdoor spigots to prevent burst pipes
A good reminder from our friends at the National Weather Service.
👉 Winter forecasts can change. Stay up to date on forecasts form a dependable weather source.
👉 Focus on the weather impacts, and not on the amounts.
👉 Winter forecasts can change. Stay up to date on forecasts form a dependable weather source.
👉 Focus on the weather impacts, and not on the amounts.
November 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
A good reminder from our friends at the National Weather Service.
👉 Winter forecasts can change. Stay up to date on forecasts form a dependable weather source.
👉 Focus on the weather impacts, and not on the amounts.
👉 Winter forecasts can change. Stay up to date on forecasts form a dependable weather source.
👉 Focus on the weather impacts, and not on the amounts.
Whether it's sunny skies or snow in the forecast, make sure you have what you need in your vehicle before winter weather arrives. 🚗❄️
✅ Put items like blankets, ice scrapers, and jumper cables in your vehicle
✅ Bring water and non-perishable snacks with you when you travel
✅ Put items like blankets, ice scrapers, and jumper cables in your vehicle
✅ Bring water and non-perishable snacks with you when you travel
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Whether it's sunny skies or snow in the forecast, make sure you have what you need in your vehicle before winter weather arrives. 🚗❄️
✅ Put items like blankets, ice scrapers, and jumper cables in your vehicle
✅ Bring water and non-perishable snacks with you when you travel
✅ Put items like blankets, ice scrapers, and jumper cables in your vehicle
✅ Bring water and non-perishable snacks with you when you travel
Taking advantage of early deals and shopping for holiday gifts?🎁
Keep safety in mind while buying online:
📱 Monitor the privacy settings on your device
📑 Check your account statements and credit reports regularly
👍 Only shop through trusted sources
Keep safety in mind while buying online:
📱 Monitor the privacy settings on your device
📑 Check your account statements and credit reports regularly
👍 Only shop through trusted sources
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Taking advantage of early deals and shopping for holiday gifts?🎁
Keep safety in mind while buying online:
📱 Monitor the privacy settings on your device
📑 Check your account statements and credit reports regularly
👍 Only shop through trusted sources
Keep safety in mind while buying online:
📱 Monitor the privacy settings on your device
📑 Check your account statements and credit reports regularly
👍 Only shop through trusted sources