EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS



Wisconsin's Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program focuses on preparing for, and responding to, events that pose a substantial risk to the health of the state's residents.
Our purpose is to provide information, resources, and expertise to our partners to ready Wisconsin for health threats, emergencies, and disasters.


External Educational Links

Flooding Pets/Animals Family Planning Weather State Links Federal Links
Mold in Your Home: Cleaning Options Disaster Planning for Pets Family Emergency Communications Plan WI Road Conditions Ready Wisconsin Ready
Saving Family Treasures Guidelines Disaster Planning for Farm Animals Family Emergency Plan Supply Checklist NOAA WI Farm Services Agency (FSA) Homepage U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Hydrologic Prediction Service Pets and Disaster Safety Prepare Your Home and Family Climate and Health WI Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Wireless Emergency Alerts


2024 Monthly Emergency Preparedness Educational Links

January: CO Poisoning Dangers

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February: Mental Health after a Disaster

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March: Mold after a Flood

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April: Autism Awareness Month

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May: Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

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June: Pet Preparedness Month

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July: Air Quality

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August: Understanding Heat Related Illnesses

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September: Eating and Drinking after a Disaster

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October: Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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November: Financially Prepared for Emergencies

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December: Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults

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2023 Monthly Emergency Preparedness Educational Links

January: Winter Weather Safety

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February: National Burn Awareness Week

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 March: Flood Safety

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April: Tornado Preparedness 

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May: National Wildfire Month

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June: Lightning Safety Awareness Day

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July: Firework Safety

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August: Heat Awareness 

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September: Family Disaster Planning

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October: National Fire Prevention Week

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November: Pandemic and Public Health Awareness

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December: Wireless Emergency Alerts

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To Volunteer with the Wisconsin Emergency Assistance Volunteer Registry  follow these steps:

Log in to https://weavrwi.org/
Under Organizations, click “Add Organizations”
Go to County Organizations
Go to Jefferson County
Select Watertown Dept of Public Health
Enter the required information
Submit
Emails will be sent asking for availability as volunteers are needed.

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For information on how to be prepared for the winter please visit
https://www.ready.gov/winter-ready

For information on emergency kits and go bags please visit
https://www.ready.gov/kit
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