Taylor County Emergency Management

Taylor County Emergency Management Welcome to the Taylor County Emergency Management page.

Our Mission is to minimize the loss of life, injuries, and damage to property, the environment, and critical infrastructure while facilitating coordinated response and recovery actions following disaster or emergency situations in Taylor County. We use all hazards planning to develop and implement timely and effective mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts.

🌧️🚧 High Water on the Road? Turn Around, Don’t Drown! 🚧🌧️When you see a “High Water” sign on the roadway, it means condi...
03/12/2026

🌧️🚧 High Water on the Road? Turn Around, Don’t Drown! 🚧🌧️

When you see a “High Water” sign on the roadway, it means conditions are dangerous and the road may be flooded. Even a small amount of moving water can sweep a vehicle off the road.

⚠️ Remember these important safety tips:
🚗 Never drive through flooded roads — you may not see damage, debris, or washed-out pavement beneath the water.
🌊 Just 6- 12 inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
🚧 Respect “High Water” and road closure signs — they are there to protect you and emergency responders.

The safest choice is simple:
➡️ Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

During heavy rain and flooding, take a few extra minutes to find another route. Your safety is worth it.

Please slow down, stay alert, and share this reminder to help keep everyone safe on the roads.

🌧️ Flood Safety Awareness Week – Stay Informed & Be Prepared! 🌧️Flooding is one of the most common and dangerous hazards...
03/10/2026

🌧️ Flood Safety Awareness Week – Stay Informed & Be Prepared! 🌧️

Flooding is one of the most common and dangerous hazards in Wisconsin. During Flood Safety Awareness Week, it’s a great time to make sure you and your family are signed up to receive Taylor County Emergency Alerts so you can get important warnings when severe weather or flooding threatens our area.

⚠️ Emergency alerts can notify you about:
🌧 Heavy rainfall and flood warnings
🚧 Road closures and high water on roadways
⚡ Severe storms and other public safety emergencies

📱 Signing up is quick and easy:
📞 Call or text “Alert” to 715-447-7665
📷 Or scan the QR code in the image to register.

Being informed helps you act quickly and stay safe during flooding and severe weather events.

🚗 Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Never drive through flooded roadways.

Please share this post to help friends, family, and neighbors stay informed and prepared. Together we can help keep Taylor County safe.

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...ACCUMULATING SNOW EXPECTED TONIGHT I...
03/10/2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

ACCUMULATING SNOW EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING...

Snow will move into Taylor County late this evening and continue
throughout the overnight and into Wednesday morning. Snow
accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are likely across much of the county
with locally higher amounts possible in northern portions of the
county. Additionally, a brief period of freezing rain prior to a
transition to snow will be possible late this evening, which may
result in a glaze of ice on untreated surfaces.

🌩️🚨 Spring Spotter Training is Almost Here! 🚨🌩️The National Weather Service – La Crosse has announced their upcoming vir...
03/09/2026

🌩️🚨 Spring Spotter Training is Almost Here! 🚨🌩️

The National Weather Service – La Crosse has announced their upcoming virtual-only spotter training classes for March and April. These classes are FREE and open to anyone interested in learning more about severe weather and storm spotting.

To attend one of their virtual sessions directly, you can register at:
👉 weather.gov/arx/skywarn

While in-person classes are not being offered this year, Taylor County Emergency Management is excited to host a local Watch Party option!

Instead of watching alone at home, join us to:
- Connect with others interested in weather and emergency preparedness
- Discuss real-world severe weather scenarios
- Enjoy light snacks
- Enter for giveaways
- Build our local storm spotter network

You’ll receive the same great training from NWS — just with the added benefit of community interaction right here in Taylor County!

RSVP for one of our Watch Party dates and come learn how you can help keep our community safe.

We look forward to seeing you there and growing a stronger, weather-ready Taylor County!

Daylight saving time begins on March 8 at 2AMAs clocks move forward an hour, take time to review and refresh emergency p...
03/08/2026

Daylight saving time begins on March 8 at 2AM

As clocks move forward an hour, take time to review and refresh emergency preparedness plans for you and your loved ones.

⚠️ Stay Informed. Stay Safe. ⚠️Severe weather and emergencies can happen at any time. Signing up for Taylor County Emerg...
03/07/2026

⚠️ Stay Informed. Stay Safe. ⚠️

Severe weather and emergencies can happen at any time. Signing up for Taylor County Emergency Alerts is a quick and easy way to make sure you and your family receive important notifications when it matters most.

📱 Sign up today to receive alerts about:
🌩 Severe weather warnings
🚧 Road closures and hazards
🚨 Public safety emergencies
📢 Important community alerts

You can sign up in just a few seconds:
📞 Call or text “Alert” to 715-447-7665
📷 Or scan the QR code in the image to register.

These alerts help you take action quickly and stay informed during emergencies.

Please share this post to help friends, family, and neighbors stay connected and protected. Together we can help keep Taylor County safe. 🚑🚒

Post expired.Update…. Well Mother Nature kids are not playing together.. the National Weather Service is now monitoring...
03/05/2026

Post expired.

Update…. Well Mother Nature kids are not playing together.. the National Weather Service is now monitoring the potential for light snow and freezing drizzle tomorrow morning along and northwest of a Mason City IA-Rochester-Medford WI, if you are planning on traveling take it slow.

Taylor County Weather Update – Friday 🌦️

An initial round of storms is expected Friday morning through early afternoon, roughly between 3 AM and 1 PM. Severe weather is not expected during this first round, but rain will be widespread.

A second round of storms may develop along a cold front Friday evening, moving through 6 PM to midnight. Strong to severe storms are possible farther south and in parts of southwest Wisconsin and northeast Iowa. Here in Taylor County, the threat is lower, but as temperatures rise, we could see some heavier rain and occasional rumbles of thunder.

Heavy rain is likely throughout the day, with 1–1.5 inches expected countywide, and isolated areas could see up to 3 inches. With the ground not fully thawed yet, localized flooding is possible.

✅ Key Takeaways for Residents:

Expect rain all day Friday and into early Saturday morning.

Thunderstorms are possible, mainly in the evening.

Monitor local flood-prone areas.

Stay tuned to updates as conditions evolve.

Sometimes the safest action in an emergency is to stay right where you are. This is called sheltering in place. It means...
02/25/2026

Sometimes the safest action in an emergency is to stay right where you are. This is called sheltering in place. It means finding a safe location indoors and staying there until officials say it’s safe to leave.

Here’s what to do:
- Stay inside
- Close and lock windows and doors
- Turn off fans, heating, and cooling systems (if advised)
- Stay informed through alerts and trusted sources
- Have supplies ready (food, water, medications, flashlights)

Sheltering in place can protect you from severe weather, hazardous materials, and other emergencies. Be prepared and know your plan ahead of time!

🚨Are you signed up for Hyper-Reach? 🚨You can choose the type of emergency alerts you receive, and the methods you receiv...
02/24/2026

🚨Are you signed up for Hyper-Reach? 🚨

You can choose the type of emergency alerts you receive, and the methods you receive them (text, call, or e-mail). 📲📞💻

To sign up, you can call 715-447-7665 or visit bit.ly/tayloralerts

This past week, Taylor County Emergency Management (TCEM) had the opportunity to attend the Wisconsin Active Threat Conf...
02/23/2026

This past week, Taylor County Emergency Management (TCEM) had the opportunity to attend the Wisconsin Active Threat Conference. It was an incredibly impactful experience filled with hard lessons, powerful stories, and important conversations about how we continue to improve our preparedness and response.

Hearing directly from survivors and grieving families — as highlighted in coverage by WMTV 15 News — was both humbling and motivating. Their courage in sharing their experiences with first responders reinforced why this work matters so deeply.

Many people ask what role Emergency Management plays in active threat incidents. While law enforcement and EMS are on the front lines during the response, Emergency Management plays a critical role before, during, and after an event:

• Coordinating planning and preparedness efforts with schools, law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, and healthcare partners
• Supporting unified command and resource coordination during incidents
• Assisting with communication between agencies and with the public
• Managing recovery efforts, reunification planning, and long-term community support
• Identifying gaps and strengthening training through after-action reviews

Active threats are not just law enforcement events — they are whole-community events. My role is to help ensure that when the unthinkable happens, our systems, partnerships, and plans are ready. That means building relationships long before an emergency ever occurs.

The lessons learned at this conference will directly shape how we continue strengthening preparedness here in Taylor County. We owe it to our community — and to the families who bravely shared their stories — to keep improving.

https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/02/19/school-shooting-survivors-grieving-families-share-experiences-with-first-responders-wisconsin-training/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQDVARleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEenayHnXryqxTtp2pKSa-36nSN4uKX5W1R3kfC-_QZavlT57c0L_ro9WYLYBo_aem_EllAXY6oth2vr2krGU1CXA

Over the weekend, three members of the Gilman Rural Fire Department traveled to Hustisford to complete instructor certi...
02/23/2026

Over the weekend, three members of the Gilman Rural Fire Department traveled to Hustisford to complete instructor certification training. They are now qualified to certify our local responders right here at home. This is a tremendous accomplishment and a valuable asset for Taylor County.

A sincere thank you to our local sponsors — this opportunity would not have been possible without your support. Winter isn’t over yet, and our first responders will be trained, prepared, and ready when called upon.

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224 S. Second Street
Medford, WI
54451

Telephone

(715) 748-3503

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Emergency Management

This department develops the countywide Emergency Operations Plan, conducts preparedness exercises and assists in disaster situations. Other duties include emergency plans for schools, industries, medical facilities, and governmental agencies. The Department manages the mandated “Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act,” oversees the functions of the Local Emergency Planning Committee and maintains the county’s hazardous materials inventories. This department coordinates all local emergency response agencies, which helps to mitigate the severity of disasters. The department writes grants and obtains equipment to help other agencies and departments be prepared for any incident, natural or man-made. The department arranges for training provided through local, state and federal training facilities.