Richland County Emergency Management

Preparing for Emergencies – Urgent News Release #2

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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, several trees and powerlines were knocked down leading to approximately 600 households without power. There were no injuries reported. Richland Center Emergency Management, Richland County Emergency Management and Richland County Health & Human Services worked to ensure the safety of any residents that may have been negatively impacted as a result of the power outage, particularly those utilizing medical devices requiring power such as oxygen concentrators. Partnering with the Salvation Army, all those residents identified as needing assistance were able to sleep well knowing their oxygen was not going to run out overnight. Thanks to the City Utilities of Richland Center and their partners working through the night, nearly all households had power restored within 12 hours despite the widespread damage.

 

Richland County Emergency Management encourages everyone to be prepared for emergencies such as this. Though the power was only out for a short amount of time with this incident, it could have been far worse. Knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. Our emergency responders do an incredible job of keeping us safe, but they cannot do it alone. We must all embrace our personal responsibility to be prepared, and in doing so, we contribute to the safety and security of our communities as well. So make a plan; you can find a sample plan and much more on the Richland County Emergency Management website. Create a kit with any of the emergency supplies you might need, like flashlights and batteries, non-perishable food, etc. Knowing what to do in an emergency can be the hardest part, but having a plan and a kit to enact it can mean the difference between feeling helpless and feeling confident.  For more information, visit the Richland County website at em.co.richland.wi.us.

Printable Press Release

Severe Thunderstorm Causes Serious Damage in Richland County

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Richland Center, WI: Richland County Emergency Management reports that a severe thunderstorm with high winds hit Richland County around 5:30pm Monday, July 14, 2015 causing serious damage to many residential homes and the electrical infrastructure for the area. At this time, 22 homes have reported more than $110,000 in damage, 4 homes are still without power, and public sector damage is estimated to be more than $35,000. No injuries have been reported. The storm seriously impacted the City of Richland Center, Village of Lone Rock, and Towns of Richland, Orion & Buena Vista.

Richland County Emergency Management will be working with the National Weather Service this week to complete a damage survey. If you have experienced damage, citizens are encouraged to contact their insurance carrier, document the damage, be careful when using power tools to clean-up debris, and contact Richland County Emergency Management at (608) 647-8187 with noteworthy property damage. Also be careful when coming across power lines that are damaged or compromised. Richland Center City Utilities, Richland Electric Cooperative, and Alliant Energy continue to repair damages to their electrical infrastructure systems.

Responding agencies include the Richland Center Police Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Richland Center and Lone Rock Public Works and Utilities, Richland County Highway Department, Richland County ARES/RACES, Richland Center and Lone Rock Fire Departments, and Richland County Emergency Management. Public officials and other public safety officers continue to survey the area for damage.

Severe Thunderstorm Damage 7-14-15

UDSR July 13 Storms

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Richland County, WI

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lightingBackground.jpgSevere Thunderstorm Watch 431 is in effect until 10:00 pm CDT For the following locations wi.

Wisconsin counties included are Adams Buffalo Chippewa Clark Crawford Eau Claire Florence Forest Grant Jackson Juneau Langlade La Crosse Lincoln Marathon Marinette Menominee Monroe Oconto Oneida Portage Price Richland Rusk Shawano Taylor Trempealeau Vernon Vilas Waupaca Waushara Wood.

Interactive Weather Map

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