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Wisconsin Task Force 1 completes first major out-of-state deployment following Hurricane Helene

Oct 8, 2024 CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. –Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1(WI-TF1), recently returned from their first major out-of-state deployment. Sixteen members were sent to...

October 8, 2024

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Wisconsin Task Force 1 assists in search efforts in North Carolina

Oct 1, 2024 MADISON, Wis.—Members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WI-TF1), are currently in North Carolina assisting in response and recovery efforts due to flooding...

October 1, 2024

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Crawford County Emergency Management Director recognized for response to flooding and train derailment

On March 14, Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) presented Crawford County Emergency Manager Director Jim Hackett the state Service Award for his role in responding to flooding along the Mississippi River and a BNSF...

April 24, 2024

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FCC to conduct nationwide emergency alert test October 4

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) at...

October 3, 2023

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New partnership increases cyber resiliency in Wisconsin

WHITEWATER, Wis. – A new collaboration between the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Division of Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will bolster cybersecurity in...

October 1, 2023

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Vernon County coordinates grant to buy backup generators for multiple communities and four county buildings

VIROQUA, Wis. – At their June 20 meeting the Vernon County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to apply for about a $1 million grant with state and federal emergency management agencies to replace aging...

July 9, 2023

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Statewide tornado drill takes place today

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...

April 21, 2023

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Wisconsin Task Force 1 completes first major out-of-state deployment following Hurricane Helene

Wisconsin Task Force 1 assists in search efforts in North Carolina

Crawford County Emergency Management Director recognized for response to flooding and train derailment

FCC to conduct nationwide emergency alert test October 4

New partnership increases cyber resiliency in Wisconsin

Vernon County coordinates grant to buy backup generators for multiple communities and four county buildings

Statewide tornado drill takes place today

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