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Are you ready for an emergency?

Despite our share of flooding, tornadoes and snowstorms, only about 20-percent of Wisconsin residents are prepared for such large-scale emergencies. That’s according to a ReadyWisconsin survey conducted last year. “That, to me, is amazing because we’re in a state that does have emergencies.”

Tod Pritchard of ReadyWisconsin says officials just want to make sure state residents have what it takes to protect themselves and their families in a potential crisis. [click to continue…]

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Renewed partnership keeps satellite weather center at UW

by Bob Hague 08/23/10 12:06 AM

A federal science agency has renewed a commitment with UW Madison. Steve Ackerman, director of the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies and UW meteorology professor, says CIMSS is all about cooperation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In fact, there are eight full time NOAA staff on campus. “Now having a renewal, we’ll [...]

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Doyle to appeal FEMA decision for individuals

by Jackie Johnson 08/12/10 9:55 AM

Local governments in Wisconsin, not individuals, will get federal disaster aid following last month’s rain. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will help communities in Grant and Milwaukee counties to pay for flood-related costs in areas struck by severe storms, tornadoes, torrential rain and flooding. As part of Governor Jim Doyle’s formal request for a federal disaster [...]

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An above average year for tornadoes

by Andrew Beckett 08/4/10 12:56 AM

The first six months of 2010 have seen an above average number of tornadoes in the state. Lori Getter with Wisconsin Emergency Management says there have been a confirmed 35 tornado touchdowns in the state this year. That compares to an average of about 21 tornadoes a year, while only 16 were confirmed in the [...]

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Turtle Flambeau Flowage closed to camping

by Bob Hague 07/29/10 12:16 AM

Storm damage closes a northwoods jewel to camping for the time being. Jim Bishop with the Department of Natural Resources says Tuesday night’s severe weather damaged about fifty percent of the campsites on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Iron County. “A lot more than initially thought,” says Bishop. “Picnic tables that were smashed, fire rings [...]

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