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.
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.
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.
ReadyWisconsin Alert Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ashland, Bayfield, and Sawyer County until 8:00pm. This is a ReadyWisconsin Alert #WIWX
ReadyWisconsin Alert Tornado Warning for Burnett County until 5:45pm. This is a ReadyWisconsin Alert #WIWX
ReadyWisconsin Alert Tornado Warning for Pierce County until 5:30pm. This is a ReadyWisconsin Alert #WIWX
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…















