Emergency Management
(715) 468-4730
Fax: (715) 468-4715
cbuck@co.washburn.wi.us
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Director:
Carol Buck
Departmental Purpose
What we do:
- Maintain the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for Washburn County
- Provide assistance for emergency response to emergencies and disasters
- Develop and update emergency plans for all hazards impacting our community
- Provide liaison with local, state and federal authorities during emergencies and disasters
- Develop, coordinate and conduct emergency management training/exercise programs
- Develop and distribute emergency management presentations, brochures, pamphlets, public service announcements and other relevant information for civic organizations, businesses, and the public.
If a disaster would strike Washburn County, it could be days before help arrives and basic services are restored. Would you and your family be ready if that happened? Unfortunately, most households aren't prepared even for routine water main breaks and weather-related power outages that leave us without utilities for two or three days. The Washburn County Emergency Management along with the emergency response community strongly urges every household to prepare to get along for 72 hours following an emergency with no assistance. This webpage is intended to provide the people of Washburn County with the tools to better prepare themselves for disasters.
Mission Statement
Washburn 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.
Current News
Information & Services
Be Informed About Disaster Preparedness:
- What is Disaster Preparedness?
- Hail Safety (pdf)
- Lightening
- Wildfires (pdf)
- Shelters
- Wildfires at Ready.gov
- Winter Preparedness (pdf)
DAMS
- Living with DAMS (pdf)
Disasters
- Disaster Distress: Helpline & Resources
- Federal Funding for Utilities - Water/Wastewater - in National Disasters
- Red Cross Fire Department Flyer-January 2022 (Current)
DNR
Electrical Outage Maps
- Barron Electric Cooperative
- Wisconsin Public Service
- East Central Energy Outages
- Polk Burnett Electric Outages
- Xcel Energy
Emergency Management
Emergency Supplies
EOC Resources
EPCRA
- Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Documents – Compilation (pdf)
- Emergency Planning & Community Right-To-Know
- LEPC Roles
- Storage and Transportation of Ammonium Nitrate at Retail Facilities
Evacuation
Fire Response
Flood Insurance
Get Kids Ready
Get Pets Ready
- Caring for Pets - FEMA
- Family Farm – Emergency Preparedness (pdf)
- Information for Pet Owners Brochure (pdf)
- Pet Care - Emergency Preparedness
Get Ready Business
Get Ready Washburn County
- Cyber Security – FBI
- Family Emergency Plan Template (pdf)
- Get Ready Kids
- Make a Plan
- Make a Kit
- Emergency Preparedness for Livestock
- NOAA Weather Radios
- NOAA Weather Radio – How do I improve my Radio Reception? (pdf)
- Weather-Ready Nation - NOAA
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hazard Mitigation Resources
- Integrating Hazard Mitigation Into Local Planning: Case Studies and Tools for Community Officials
- Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide
- Multi Jurisdictional Planning (pdf)
- Mitigation Funding for Projects (pdf)
- Mitigation Update Brochure (pdf)
- Reducing Risk to Natural Hazards
Hazmat - DNR Resources
- DNR Spill Coordinator Phone Numbers
- Environmental Contractors List
- Emergency Response Zone Contract - Contractors (Meth Lab Clean-up)
Houses of Worship
ICS & NIMS Resources
Interoperability Communications
- Narrowbanding Mandate - Public Safety Compliance Guide (pdf)
- WISCOM Informational Brochure(pdf)
- WISCOM Subscription
- View Interoperability Communications
Manufactured Homes
Municipality Resources
- Municipal Emergency Operations Plan – Template (pdf)
- FEMA Procurement Requirements (pdf)
- Roles & Responsibilities in Emergencies (pdf)
- Damage Reporting Form (sample) (pdf)
- Disaster Response Flowchart and Declaration Guide (pdf)
- Disaster Proclamation (sample) (pdf)
- Reporting Storm Damages (pdf)
- Emergency Preparedness & Response Information (pdf)
Preparedness from the National Organization on Disability
Recovery Resources
Road Conditions
Safety
Shelter in Place
Storm Damage Resources/Information
Training Opportunities
Weather
- Weather - Watches, Warnings or Advisories for Washburn County
- National Weather Service - Duluth, MN
- DNR - Fire Danger