Emergency
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Be Fire Smart: Elevated Fire Danger Expected This Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to stay vigilant as elevated fire danger is expected Friday and into the weekend particularly in the northern part of the state.
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Effects of High Groundwater Levels
Flooding can happen when frequent, sustained rainfall leads to excessively fast recharge of local groundwater levels and the water table rises above the land surface. This type of flood may be pronounced near seepage lakes (see diagram below). This…
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Governor Evers Signs Emergency Order Relating To Elevated Fire Risk Across Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #110 declaring a State of Emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions throughout Wisconsin.
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Fire Danger Expected To Remain Very High And High Across Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents that fire danger remains high across the state this weekend.
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Coping With Flooding
Information on this page will help you keep your family safe in a flooding emergency and minimize damage to your property. What Can I Do? In addition to the bulleted items listed below for assistance during flood events, there are also actions and…
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Flood Prevention
If you live, work or own property in an area at risk of flooding, take a few steps now that will reduce later your risk of death, health threats and property damage from flooding - whether you're a homeowner, farmer, business, dam owner or local…
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Wisconsin DNR & COVID-19
The Wisconsin DNR continues to receive the most up-to-date information regardin
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Cleaning up storm debris
Communities, businesses and residents can clean up storm debris in a way that protects their immediate health and safety and reduces longer-term risks to human health and the environment by keeping hazardous materials out of groundwater, surface…
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Report a Violation
Call or text 1-800-847-9367 Submit a violation report online The DNR's Violation Hotline provides Wisconsin citizens with the opportunity to confidentially report suspected wildlife, recreational and environmental violations using a toll…
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Manure spills response, planning and prevention
Get help immediately if runoff or a spill occurs! Report manure spills immediately! Call our 24-hour spill emergency hotline: 1-800-943-0003. All agricultural or livestock operations, regardless of size, must report manure spills or runoff that…