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

Madison, Wisconsin
Joined January 2010
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Ghouls just wanna have fun!👻🎃 Have a spook-tacular Halloween while keeping safety in mind. ✔️ Choose a costume that fits and won't make you trip. ✔️ Have kids walk on sidewalks, stick with the group, and have an adult present. ✔️ Be attentive driving in neighborhoods.
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Excited to be heading to Milwaukee to celebrate the World Champion Brewers?🤩 Stay safe while bringing the energy! 👉 Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. 👉 Be aware of surroundings. 👉 Keep kids close. 👉 Set a meeting spot if anyone becomes separated.
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Heading to Milwaukee to celebrate the Brewers on Friday?🎉 Keep the following tips in mind: ✔️ Have a safety plan before you go. ✔️ Use texts or posts through social media apps to communicate. ✔️ If you see something suspicious, tell the closest police officer.
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ReadyWisconsin Alert Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ashland, Bayfield, and Sawyer County until 8:00pm. This is a ReadyWisconsin Alert #WIWX
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ReadyWisconsin Alert Tornado Warning for Burnett County until 5:45pm. This is a ReadyWisconsin Alert #WIWX
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ReadyWisconsin Alert Tornado Warning for Pierce County until 5:30pm. This is a ReadyWisconsin Alert #WIWX
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ReadyWisconsin Alert Tornado Watch for Barron, Burnett, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer and Washburn County until 9:00pm. This is a ReadyWisconsin Alert #WIWX
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Whether you love it or hate it, daylight saving time ends Sunday.🕑 Take advantage of the "extra hour" to take extra steps to be prepared for emergencies. ✔️ Check and test all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home. ✔️ Have furnaces or chimneys professionally checked.
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When it comes to emergency kit, start with the supplies you have. ✔️ Gradually work towards being prepared for 3 days of supplies, at minimum. ✔️ Don't go into debt. ✔️ Use and replace what your store so supplies don't go to waste. ✔️ Prepare according to your needs.
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Keep safety in mind while carving a jack-o'-lantern!🎃 ✔️ Leave pumpkin carving to the adults. Children help scoop out the inside or use a marker to trace the design. ✔️ When your masterpiece is ready, use battery-operated lights or glow sticks rather than an open-flame candle.
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Keep safety in mind while burning brush in your area.🔥 👉 Check for local burn bans, weather conditions, or restrictions before you start. 👉 Do not leave fire unattended. 👉 Call 9-1-1 at the first sign of the fire getting out of control.
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Picking a Halloween costume?🤖🧟👻 Keep the following tips in mind to stay safe! ✔️ Choose costumes that are fire-resistant and do not have tripping hazards. ✔️ Choose non-toxic makeup over masks, which can block vision. ✔️ Put reflective tape on kids costumes.
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Heading to Milwaukee for the World Series?⚾ Take steps to stay safe while cheering on the Brewers. ✔️ Set up a meeting spot in case you are separated. ✔️ Keep your phone charged. ✔️ Be aware of surroundings. If you see something suspicious - see something, say something.
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Using the same password for all your accounts? Think about upping your security!⬆️🔒 ✅ Use strong and unique passwords for every account. 📱 Add multifactor authentication. 🧠 Consider a password manager.
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Be aware of where you place Halloween or fall decorations. 🎃 To prevent home fires, be sure to keep all decor away from open flames, light bulbs and heaters.
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Do you have an emergency kit for your vehicle? 🚙 Make sure you have the essentials if something goes wrong on the road: 🧰 Tools & Equipment. 🦺 Safety Supplies. 💧 Food & Water. ⚡ Charging cables for devices.
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As leaves fall, remember to clear your rain gutters! 💧 If they're not cleared out, water won't be properly directed away from your property. 🍂 Wait as long as possible for the last leaves to drop, then clean the gutters before it snows and freezes over.
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Kids can help their families by helping to create an emergency supply kit. 🧰 Make sure there are enough supplies to last for at least three days. Learn more: readywisconsin.wi.gov/make-a…
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Today is National White Cane Safety Day.🦯 During an emergency, people who use white canes may encounter unfamiliar obstacles and inaccessible emergency announcements. Know how to offer assistance respectfully and help them prepare and get to safety: dhs.wisconsin.gov/cpd/toolki…
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Knowing who to contact during an emergency is crucial when disaster strikes. 📃 Have a paper copy with the names, addresses and phone numbers of important contacts. ➡️ Share it with your family. ✅ Review and practice your emergency plan.
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