ReadyWisconsin@ReadyWisconsin

ReadyWisconsin is a Wisconsin Emergency Management campaign that encourages citizens to be prepared for emergencies and disasters.

 Madison, Wisconsin
readywisconsin.wi.gov/
Joined January 2010
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Stay safe every season by being weather aware. ⛈️❄️🌪️ Having a NOAA All-Hazards Radio provides real-time weather alerts for your area. It also comes with battery backup, ensuring they work even during power outages.🔋
Midland weather radio displaying tornado alert with icons for all seasons and text about getting alerts anytime.

ALT Midland weather radio displaying tornado alert with icons for all seasons and text about getting alerts anytime.
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Remember to review your insurance policies at least once a year!🧐 ✅ Catch any potential coverage gaps after property value increases, renovations or upgrades. ✅ Update beneficiaries. ✅ Understand your current coverage as some conditions may have changed.
Senior couple discussing insurance policies with an advisor, a smiling piggy bank in the foreground symbolizes savings and financial planning.

ALT Senior couple discussing insurance policies with an advisor, a smiling piggy bank in the foreground symbolizes savings and financial planning.
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Doing outdoor work this upcoming weekend? Remember to practice ladder safety as you inspect or make repairs! ✅ Set the ladder up correctly. ✅ Secure the ladder or ask someone to hold it. ✅ Always face the ladder while going up or down.
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We might not want to think about winter,🥶 but it's the perfect time to go over your winter ready checklist! 🤩 ✅ Have your furnace and fireplace inspected. ✅ Add cold weather supplies to your vehicle. ✅ Check the insulation and weatherstripping around your windows and doors.
Winter readiness checklist with tips on vehicle supplies, alarm checks, inspections, insulation, and faucet preparation against a snowy background.

ALT Winter readiness checklist with tips on vehicle supplies, alarm checks, inspections, insulation, and faucet preparation against a snowy background.
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It's the first day of fall!🍂 As we head into the colder months, check your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms before heating your home. ✅ Change the batteries per the manufacturer’s instructions. ✅ Check how old the alarm is, you may need to replace it.
Diagram of a house showing smoke alarm placement in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on all floors including the basement for fire safety.

ALT Diagram of a house showing smoke alarm placement in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on all floors including the basement for fire safety.
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While you are dancing in September, take a moment to make sure you're ready for whatever comes next. 🌍🌬️🔥 ✅ Know how you will get emergency alerts. ✅ Make an emergency supply kit. ✅ Know where to go to stay safe in severe weather.
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Some areas are seeing much needed rainfall, but it's important to keep an eye out for flooding. ✅ Don't drive through floodwaters; Turn around, don't drown! ✅ Walking through floodwaters can be dangerous - you don't know what's hiding in it.
Stay out of floodwaters. Floodwaters hide dangers that can cause sickness, injury or even death, including animals and insects, live wires, harmful bacteria, dangerous chemicals, sewage, and sharp objects and debris.

ALT Stay out of floodwaters. Floodwaters hide dangers that can cause sickness, injury or even death, including animals and insects, live wires, harmful bacteria, dangerous chemicals, sewage, and sharp objects and debris.

MANTÉNGASE ALEJADO DE LAS AGUAS DE INUNDACIÓN. Las aguas de inundación pueden ocultar peligros que le pueden causar enfermedades, heridas o incluso la muerte. Animales e insectos. Cables vivos. Bacterias dañinas. Químicos peligrosos. Aguas residuales. Objetos punzantes y escombros.

ALT MANTÉNGASE ALEJADO DE LAS AGUAS DE INUNDACIÓN. Las aguas de inundación pueden ocultar peligros que le pueden causar enfermedades, heridas o incluso la muerte. Animales e insectos. Cables vivos. Bacterias dañinas. Químicos peligrosos. Aguas residuales. Objetos punzantes y escombros.

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ReadyWisconsin Alert Flash Flood Warning for Dane County until 4:00am Saturday. This is a ReadyWisconsin Alert #WIWX
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ReadyWisconsin Alert Flash Flood Warning for Vernon County until 4:15am Saturday. This is a ReadyWisconsin Alert #WIWX
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Going camping this weekend?⛺ Some areas of the state will see heavy rainfall this weekend. ✅ Stay updated on the forecast. ✅ Have a battery-operated NOAA Weather Radio. ✅ If your campsite begins to flood, seek higher ground immediately.
Beware of floods when camping. Heavy rains can quickly cause flash flooding. Use caution if camping near a stream, river, or in a low-lying area. Stay informed. Be able to get the forecast online or with a NOAA Weather Radio. Get to higher ground immediately if alerted to flooding. Never walk or drive through floodwater. It only takes 6 inches to knock you over and only 12 inches to sweep a car away.

ALT Beware of floods when camping. Heavy rains can quickly cause flash flooding. Use caution if camping near a stream, river, or in a low-lying area. Stay informed. Be able to get the forecast online or with a NOAA Weather Radio. Get to higher ground immediately if alerted to flooding. Never walk or drive through floodwater. It only takes 6 inches to knock you over and only 12 inches to sweep a car away.
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The theme for this year's National Preparedness Month is "Americans Stand Ready." Standing ready means prepared before disaster strikes, how to act when it does, and having the strength to recover afterwards. By working together, everyone can become more resilient.
Smiling multigenerational family outdoors promoting National Preparedness Month and readiness for emergencies and disasters.

ALT Smiling multigenerational family outdoors promoting National Preparedness Month and readiness for emergencies and disasters.

A multigenerational family smiling outdoors, promoting readiness for emergencies and disasters in the US.

ALT A multigenerational family smiling outdoors, promoting readiness for emergencies and disasters in the US.
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Preparedness doesn't have to be costly.💸 👉 Start with what you already have. 🕰️ Build your emergency kit a little at a time. ☁️ Store important documents digitally or in a flood-safe place.
People sitting outside a building with a banner reading 'Prepare Now at Low to No Cost' and speech bubbles offering tips on emergency preparedness and resources.

ALT People sitting outside a building with a banner reading 'Prepare Now at Low to No Cost' and speech bubbles offering tips on emergency preparedness and resources.

People sitting outside a building with a banner reading 'Prepare Now at Low to No Cost' and speech bubbles offering tips on emergency preparedness and resources.

ALT People sitting outside a building with a banner reading 'Prepare Now at Low to No Cost' and speech bubbles offering tips on emergency preparedness and resources.
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There are 3 types of kits, each with a different purpose. 🏠 Home Emergency Kit: Helps you stay safe at home during an emergency. 🎒 Go Bag: Take this with you if you need to leave quickly. 🚗 Vehicle Emergency Kit: Keeps you safe if stranded or have an emergency on the road.
Comparison chart showing three emergency kits: Home Emergency Kit for sheltering at home, Go-Bag for quick evacuation near exits, and Vehicle Emergency Kit for emergencies while traveling.

ALT Comparison chart showing three emergency kits: Home Emergency Kit for sheltering at home, Go-Bag for quick evacuation near exits, and Vehicle Emergency Kit for emergencies while traveling.
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There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to building your emergency supply kit.🧰 Think about the needs of the people and pets in your home. ✅ Medications. ✅ Dietary needs. ✅ Mobility needs. The best emergency kit is one made by you!🫵
Open blue backpack showing a red first aid kit inside, surrounded by medicine bottles and emergency supplies on a table.

ALT Open blue backpack showing a red first aid kit inside, surrounded by medicine bottles and emergency supplies on a table.
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Do you have an emergency kit for your vehicle? 🚙 This kit should be more compact than what you keep at home and help you if you encounter any problems on the road. Learn what to have in your kit: readywisconsin.wi.gov/make-a…
Red emergency roadside kit filled with jumper cables, tow hooks, and a flashlight against a green background with the text 'Is your vehicle ready?'.

ALT Red emergency roadside kit filled with jumper cables, tow hooks, and a flashlight against a green background with the text 'Is your vehicle ready?'.
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Don't forget to pack emergency kit items for your pets! 🐶😺 🐾 Pet food, bowls, and water. 🐾 Leashes and collars. 🐾 Vet documents and photo of you and your pet.
Checklist of essential pet supplies during emergencies including medicine, ID collar, travel carrier, photo, sanitation items, and toys with images of a dog and cat.

ALT Checklist of essential pet supplies during emergencies including medicine, ID collar, travel carrier, photo, sanitation items, and toys with images of a dog and cat.
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Trying to figure out what items to put in an emergency supply kit?🧰 Here are four core categories to consider: 🚰 Water - At least 1 gallon per person, per day. 🥫 Non-perishable food. 🩹 Basic medical supplies and essential medications. 🔦 Items to help during a power outage.
Four colorful notes listing emergency kit essentials: water, food, first aid, and power needs with specific supply recommendations.

ALT Four colorful notes listing emergency kit essentials: water, food, first aid, and power needs with specific supply recommendations.
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Check on your neighbors and help them prepare for emergencies.🤝 📱 They may be less familiar with emergency technology or emergency systems. 👤 They may live alone or not have family to check on them. 🦽 They may have limited mobility and need assistance.
Smiling elderly man giving thumbs up next to a woman with glasses and a cane, promoting emergency safety for older neighbors.

ALT Smiling elderly man giving thumbs up next to a woman with glasses and a cane, promoting emergency safety for older neighbors.
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Know your disaster risks!!!🔥⛈️🌪️💧 Understanding what threats could impact you is important to help you prepare ahead of time and make a safety plan before they occur. You can learn more about what could impact you in Wisconsin at readywisconsin.wi.gov/be-inf…
Collage showing wildfire, tornado, flood, lightning storm, and drought illustrating various natural threats.

ALT Collage showing wildfire, tornado, flood, lightning storm, and drought illustrating various natural threats.
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Safe travels today as you return!🚙 🕥Beat peak hours to avoid the worst congestion. 📵 Put the phone away while you drive to avoid distractions. ↔️ Slow down and move over for stranded motorists and roadside emergency workers.
Heavy traffic congestion on a multi-lane highway during daylight, emphasizing safe travel.

ALT Heavy traffic congestion on a multi-lane highway during daylight, emphasizing safe travel.
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