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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Richland County Warming Centers – December 10, 2019
Richland Center, WI: Due to the cold weather forecasted for the next few days, the following Richland County warming centers have been identified by Richland County Public Health. The Richland County Courthouse will serve as a warming center and will be open … [Read More...]
Stay Safe During this Heat Wave
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rosetta Kohout (608) 647-8821 Residents reminded to stay cool, hydrated, and informed during extreme heat Richland Center— High temperatures are expected over much of Wisconsin during the next week, and Richland County Public … [Read More...]
Richland County Cooling Centers – June 28th 2019
STAY SAFE AS TEMPERATURES RISE THIS WEEK Residents reminded to stay cool, hydrated, and informed during extreme heat Richland Center— High temperatures are expected over much of Wisconsin during the next several days, and Richland County HHS-Public … [Read More...]
Strong to Severe Storms Possible this Afternoon into Tonight
Strong to severe storms with heavy rainfall are possible this afternoon into tonight. Confidence remains low with regard to the exact timing/track of these storms, but a severe threat looks to exist mainly this afternoon and evening while a flood threat would … [Read More...]