Richland County Emergency Management coordinates effective disaster response and recovery efforts in support of local governments. Through planning, training and exercising we prepare ourselves, our citizens and response personnel to minimize the loss of lives and property. RCEM operates under the authority of Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 323.
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Preparing for Emergencies – Urgent News Release #2
For immediate release: July 2, 2018 STRONG STORMS HIT RICHLAND COUNTY & PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES Richland Center, WI: On June 30, 2018, a strong storm hit the area. Due to the strong winds associated with the storm, … [Read More...]
Richland County Cooling Centers – Urgent News Release #1
For immediate release: June 28, 2018 RICHLAND COUNTY COOLING CENTERS Richland Center, WI: Due to the extreme heat warnings forecasted for the next two days, the following Richland County cooling centers have been identified by Richland County Public … [Read More...]
Excessive Heat Expected
TIPS TO PREVENT HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES Richland Center, WI: With the prediction of high temperatures over the next few days, these temperatures could increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for those who are sensitive to the heat, such as … [Read More...]
Tornado & Severe Weather Awareness Week 2018
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker has declared April 9-13 as Wisconsin’s Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week. Wisconsin Emergency Management, the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) have once again teamed up to … [Read More...]