Richland County Emergency Management

Propane Shortage Information

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The entire Midwest is experiencing a propane shortage, including Wisconsin. Because of the shortage, please take the following steps:

*Contact your propane vendor when your tank reaches 30% full. Because of the limited propane supply, propane vendors are not able to fill tanks completely right now. They also need more advance notice on delivering propane to your home since there is a high demand for the heating fuel. If you wait to call until after your tank is below 30%, you may not be able to get propane delivered before your tank runs out.

* Apply for heating assistance, if you have not already. If you have not yet applied for heating assistance, you can contact your county social service office or tribal government. You can also call toll-free 1-866-HEATWIS (432-8947) or visit www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov about where to apply for heating assistance through the WHEAP program.

Message from Governor Walker on Propane shortage – (Audio .MP3)

Message from Governor Walker on Propane shortage – (Text .pdf)

Visit EnergyIndependence.WI.gov for updates on Midwest Propane Supply Situation

http://ready.wi.gov/propane/

Warming Centers

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Richland County

The Richland Hospital and the Activity Room in Pine Valley Healthcare (Jan. 5 through Tuesday Jan. 7, 24 hours each day). Any questions or concerns people can contact Mayor Corcoran at 604-0615.

Sauk County

Reedsburg Police Department (Jan. 5 through Wednesday Jan. 8, 24 hours each day.)

Sauk County Courthouse (Jan. 6 through Wednesday Jan. 8, 8:00-4:30 each day.)

Lake Delton Fire/EMS Station (Jan. 5 through Wednesday Jan. 8, 8:00-4:00 each day.)

Cold Weather Health Advisory

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20140103-191324.jpgWith the National Weather Service predicting dangerously cold wind chills across Richland County, health officials are issuing a special public health advisory to prevent cold-related illness and death.

If outdoor activity is essential, everyone must be especially careful and mindful of the risks posed by severe cold.

With low temperatures and even moderate wind, common outdoor activities can quickly become life threatening, even for those appropriately dressed for the outdoors.  Exposed flesh such as the nose and ears can freeze within 30 seconds at minus -30 degrees wind chill.

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Wind Chill Advisory

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Winter Weather Dangers

Richland Center, WI:  An Arctic cold front is expected to plunge into the area Saturday night into Sunday bringing a chance of snow, but more importantly, the coldest air of the season (in fact, potentially the coldest air since early February of 1996). Wind chills late Sunday night through Tuesday morning could be as cold as 40 below to 50 below zero!

Here are some helpful tips to help you be prepared for this incoming very frigid and dangerously cold air mass….

On the road – If you have to travel make sure you have a winter emergency kit in your vehicle.  Items to include in the kit are candles and matches, a flashlight, pocket knife, snacks, a cell phone adapter, a blanket, and extra clothing. For a complete list go to http://ReadyWisconsin.wi.gov [Read more…]

Winter Weather Advisory 12-31-2013

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Now – Wednesday, Jan 1, 6:00am

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY…

* PLAN ON SNOW DEVELOPING BY MID-AFTERNOON…AND LASTING THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* 3 TO 5 INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED.

* THE BULK OF THE ACCUMULATING SNOW SHOULD OCCUR BETWEEN ABOUT 3 AND 8 PM.

* PREPARE FOR HAZARDOUS SNOW COVERED AND SLICK ROADWAYS LATER THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. HOLIDAY TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES…AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS FOR THE STATE YOU ARE CALLING FROM CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1.

https://em.co.richland.wi.us/