MADISON, Wis. – An arctic blast has moved into Wisconsin as of Wednesday, Jan. 5, and will be here through Saturday, Jan. 8. This extreme cold can affect people and animals in mere minutes. The National Weather Service has indicated that an arctic blast, with the extreme cold such as what we are seeing currently, […]
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Celebrate Independence Day Safely With Tips From ReadyWisconsin
People across Wisconsin will be celebrating Independence Day this upcoming weekend and many of those festivities will likely include fireworks. Whether your plans involve watching a professional display or creating your own, ReadyWisconsin encourages you to make fireworks safety a priority. “While fireworks are present in Wisconsin throughout the year, it’s not uncommon to hear […]
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Wisconsin’s Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 12-16
Gov. Tony Evers has declared April 12-16 Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin, and ReadyWisconsin wants everyone to take time to talk about weather safety with their families. ReadyWisconsin, the National Weather Service (NWS), Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and Wisconsin Emergency Alert System Committee also encourage everyone in the state to participate in statewide […]
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Spring Forward Safely This Weekend as Daylight Saving Time Begins
MADISON, Wis. – Clocks will jump forward this weekend for daylight saving time and ReadyWisconsin is encouraging you to change more than the time on your clock. “As we’ve been spending more time in our homes this past year, it’s more important than ever to take the opportunity this weekend to replace your batteries and […]
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ReadyWisconsin Offers Safety Tips to Deal with Dangerously Cold Temperatures
With dangerously cold temperatures settling in over the state during the weekend and throughout this week, ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to take precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. The National Weather Service is forecasting arctic air will linger across the state. Dangerously cold wind chills, some falling below -30 degrees Fahrenheit, are […]