Wisconsin is prone to many natural disaster hazards such as tornadoes, severe storms, hurricane-force winds, flooding and blizzards. No one can predict when or where the next tornado or hailstorm will strike but there are steps homeowners can take to help protect their homes from sustaining losses. Many mitigation tips can be implemented with usually minimal effort and cost that may help protect your property during severe weather.

• Electrical System (PDF)
• Fuel Tanks (PDF)
• Preventing Sewer Backups (PDF)
• Protect Your Home From Flood Damage (PDF)
• Water Heaters and Furnaces (PDF)
• Wind Damage to Your Home (PDF)
• Mold from Disasters (PDF)

Protect Your Family

Wisconsin is susceptible to all forms of natural and man-made disasters. A hazardous materials spill on a nearby highway could mean evacuation. A winter storm could confine your family at home. A tornado could cut off water, electricity or telephone service for days. And when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond.

Wisconsin Emergency Management can help you prepare for emergencies. Here you will learn steps you can take to protect your family such as creating a disaster supplies kit, making an emergency preparedness checklist and developing a family disaster plan.

Prepare now. It could save not only your life, but the lives of your loved ones.

• Disaster Safety Tips for Kids - coloring books, etc
  
• Health Issues
  
• NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards
  
• Family Emergency Planning
  
• Flooding & Severe Storms
  
• Heat Awareness
  
• Tornado Awareness
  
• Winter Awareness
  
• Other Links and Resources