Taylor County Emergency Management

10/29/2026

We keep Taylor County prepared and in mint condition! 😎🎃 Thanks for letting me join the fun! Taylor County Health Department

We're not saying Tic Tacs prevent disease... but have you ever seen a sick Tic Tac? Here's your early Halloween reminder that we work to keep Taylor County healthy, safe, and in MINT condition 😉

Thanks Taylor County Emergency Management for joining us!

10/28/2026

⚾💙💛 A LITTLE BREWERS SPIRIT… WITH A SIDE OF EMERGENCY PLANNING! 💛💙⚾

As the Milwaukee Brewers make their push for the World Series, it’s a great reminder that success doesn’t happen by accident. It takes preparation, teamwork, communication, and a solid game plan.

The same is true in Emergency Management! 🚨

Whether preparing for severe weather, coordinating first responders, or getting ready for a major incident, planning ahead helps Taylor County be better prepared when it matters most.

You may not be able to predict every pitch or every emergency, but you can be ready for the next one!

Plan ahead. Work together. Be ready. Because when the unexpected happens, preparation makes a difference.

Now, let’s go, Brewers! ⚾💙💛

10/23/2026

Sometimes, You Have to Ask the Right Question.

I had some great conversations at the Senior Health Fair! But I learned something important along the way: asking “What keeps you up at night?” can lead to stories, personal struggles, and the things weighing on people’s hearts and minds.

Those conversations matter, and I’m grateful people were willing to share. But as an Emergency Manager, I realized I needed to ask the question a little differently.

“What worries you most when it comes to emergencies or disasters?”

That shift helps me better understand the concerns people have about being prepared, getting help, receiving emergency alerts, transportation, or staying safe during a crisis and many more.

As I update Taylor County’s Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP), I want to make sure the priorities I focus on reflect the real needs of our community — not just what I think those needs might be.

Emergency Management is more than responding when disaster strikes. It starts with listening, asking the right questions, and preparing with our community.

Sometimes, better preparedness starts with a better question.

10/21/2026

🎃 TAYLOR COUNTY EOC — STAFFING UPDATE! 🎃

When Emergency Management is a one-person shop, sometimes you have to get creative with staffing! 😂🧻

Meet our newest EOC specialist! Monitoring the screens, watching the situation unfold, and ready to respond at a moment’s notice.

✅ Never calls in sick
✅ Doesn’t complain about overtime
✅ Always available 24/7/365
✅ Already wrapped up in the job

⚠️ Only concern: He might fall apart under pressure! 💀😂

This spooky little scene is part of a Taylor County employee engagement activity, hosted by the Taylor County Employee Wellness Committee! 🎃👻 It’s a fun way to bring county employees together, spark some creativity, and enjoy a little Halloween spirit along the way.

Around here, we take emergency preparedness seriously… but we can still have a little fun doing it! 😂

Happy Halloween from Taylor County Emergency Management!

10/17/2026

🚨 National Move Over or Slow Down Day 🚨

💙 Taylor County, let’s look out for our own!

From our local firefighters and EMS crews to law enforcement, tow operators, and highway workers, these are our friends, family, and neighbors working to keep our communities safe.

🚗 Move over when safe and possible.
⚠️ Slow down and stay alert.
💙 Give them room to work and a safe path home.

The flashing lights you see could belong to someone you know. Let’s make sure everyone makes it home safely.

09/16/2026

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 September 11, 2001 — 25 Years Later

Twenty-five years have passed, but September 11, 2001, is a day we will never forget.

We remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken that day. We remember the firefighters, police officers, EMS providers, military members, and ordinary citizens who ran toward the danger while others were running away.

We remember the families who said goodbye that morning and never got the chance to say hello again.

And we remember the days that followed—when our differences seemed smaller, our neighbors mattered a little more, and Americans stood together beneath one flag.

As an emergency manager, first responder, and firefighter, September 11 carries a special meaning for me. It is a reminder of the responsibility we carry to protect our communities, to answer the call, and to never forget the sacrifices made by those who came before us.

08/25/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when disasters strike?

Join Taylor County Emergency Management for a tour of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and see where emergency response is coordinated during severe weather, large-scale incidents, and other emergencies.

📅 Tuesday, August 25
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Taylor County Courthouse
Emergency Operations Center (Lower Level)

During your visit, you'll:
🏛️ Tour the Emergency Operations Center
🗺️ Learn how emergency managers coordinate disasters
📡 See the technology used for weather monitoring, communications, and situational awareness
🤝 Discover how local, state, and federal partners work together during emergencies
❓ Ask questions and learn how Emergency Management supports Taylor County before, during, and after disasters

The EOC serves as the central hub for coordinating emergency response. It's where leaders from public safety, public health, public works, utilities, and other agencies come together to share information, make decisions, and ensure resources get where they're needed most.

Whether you're a resident, elected official, first responder, student, or simply interested in emergency preparedness, we invite you to stop by and see how Taylor County prepares for the unexpected.

No registration is required—drop in anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you!

08/21/2026

Emergency management is one of the few professions where success often goes unnoticed.

You don’t always see the plans, partnerships, training, and coordination that take place long before a disaster strikes. You may not see the work happening behind the scenes to help prevent a crisis from becoming something larger—or the efforts that continue throughout the response and long after the immediate emergency has passed.

Emergency management is so much more than disaster response. It’s about preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, partnerships, and helping our communities become stronger and more resilient.

Do you know your Emergency Manager?

Take a few minutes to learn more about what Taylor County Emergency Management does and how we help prepare our community for whatever comes our way.

👉 Learn more: https://co.taylor.wi.us/departments/em/



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08/21/2026

Emergency management is about more than responding when disasters happen — it’s about planning, preparing, and building partnerships before an emergency occurs.

As we recognize Emergency Management Awareness Month, take a moment to learn more about the important role emergency management plays in keeping our communities safe.

From severe weather preparedness and emergency planning to coordination with first responders, government agencies, businesses, and residents — emergency management works behind the scenes every day to help Taylor County be ready.

A prepared community is a resilient community.

Thank you to all of our partners, first responders, volunteers, and community members who help make Taylor County stronger and safer.

August is National Emergency Management Awareness Month. Disaster...