Wisconsin Emergency Management

Earlier this week, members of the All-Hazards Incident Management Team were recognized for their work during the August 2025 storms and flooding.💪

They helped coordinated initial damage assessment teams and compiled data in Milwaukee County. Their work helped Wisconsin secure FEMA's Individual Assistance program.

Congratulations and thank you for your hard work and dedication!🙌

On this Memorial Day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who brought us peace and happiness.

Ever wonder how the disaster declaration process works?🤔

With preliminary damage assessments underway, we are at step 3️⃣ in the process.

Learn more about this from fema.gov/disaster/how-declared.

Two weeks ago, members of Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WI-TF1) were in Columbia County to assist with door-to-door canvassing in a flooded community. 🏘️

Members of the swift water rescue team assisted the county by going into areas that could not be reached due to roads being underwater.

The team checked on people still in their homes and helped others evacuate if they wished to leave.💪

The REACT Center

WEM and Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs staff helped promote emergency preparedness at Weather Day at American Family Field earlier today.

Kids from various schools learned about preparedness for pets, safety information during severe weather, and what to put in an emergency kit at our ReadyWisconsin booth.⛈️🌪️

SEOC UPDATE 7: Final update on April Storms and Flooding.

The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) moved to Level 3 operations today. It was elevated to Level 2, the second highest elevation level, on April 14 due to severe storms and flooding that occurred across the state.

During Level 2 operations, the SEOC received 53 resource requests, a majority of those were to support sandbagging efforts in various counties.

The SEOC will remain in contact with county and tribal emergency managers across the state as they focus on recovery efforts.❤️‍🩹

SEOC UPDATE #6

Currently, the SEOC has received 51 resource requests since April 14. A majority of requests were to support sandbagging efforts in various counties. Other requests included GIS and personnel to assist with damage assessments.

The SEOC urges everyone impacted by this disaster to continue receiving updates from local officials and utilize 2-1-1 Wisconsin to report damage or connect with resources or referrals for service to assist with cleanup or recovery.

Learn more: https://wem.wi.gov/seoc-update-6-severe-storms-and-flooding/

SEOC UPDATE 5

The SEOC remains in contact with county and tribal emergency managers across the state as they conduct response and recovery efforts. Currently, the SEOC has received 38 resource requests to support response efforts. Those requests include:

🔹 Personnel to support sandbagging efforts.
🔹 Sandbag filling systems.
🔹 GIS and personnel to assist with damage assessments.

The SEOC is currently elevated to a Level 2, and is actively coordinating resources and support with several state and nongovernmental partners including:
Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services - Wisconsin & Upper Michigan
American Red Cross of Wisconsin

SEOC UPDATE 4

Currently, the SEOC has received 28 resource requests to support response efforts. Those requests include:
🔹 Personnel to support sandbagging efforts.
🔹 Assistance with damage assessments.
🔹 Muck out kits.

The SEOC is currently elevated to a Level 2, and is actively coordinating resources and support with several state and nongovernmental partners including:
Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services - Wisconsin & Upper Michigan
American Red Cross of Wisconsin

🆕SEOC UPDATE 3

Currently, the SEOC has received 16 resource requests to support response efforts. Those requests include:
🔹 Swift water rescue team to support potential water rescues.
🔹 Barricades and signs for road closures.
🔹 Sandbags.

The SEOC is currently elevated to a Level 2, and is actively coordinating resources and support with several state and nongovernmental partners including:
Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services - Wisconsin & Upper Michigan
American Red Cross of Wisconsin