Fond du Lac County Emergency Management

10/21/2026

Another great opportunity to learn more about winter weather! Check out the link below for more details! ❄️

While it may not feel like it, winter is right around the corner and the NWS Great Lakes offices will be hosting virtual winter spotting training! If you are interested in winter weather, you can sign up for any of the sessions that work best for you!

Details and info can be found here: https://www.weather.gov/crh/spottertalks?wfo=MKX&type=virtual

10/20/2026

The fog is thick out there this morning. If you are out and about, please slow down and make sure your headlights are turned on in your vehicle.
NWS US National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Wisconsin Fond du Lac County Sheriff's OfficeFond du Lac County Fond du Lac County Health Department City of Ripon Police Department Campbellsport Police Department Waupun Police Department North Fond du Lac Police Department Brandon-Fairwater Fire Department Lamartine Volunteer Fire Department Eden Fire Department

Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 9 AM CDT this morning as dense fog has developed across east central and southeast WI. Slown down and use low beams if you encounter dense fog this morning.

10/19/2026

⛈ Weather101 is happening this week!

Join U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists for FREE, one-hour online classes covering a variety of weather topics this week!

📅 Tonight: Winter Weather
🌪 Tuesday: Storm Surveys
🎈 Wednesday: Weather Balloons
🛰 Thursday: Satellites
⚡ Friday: Lightning

Anyone from anywhere can attend! Check out the original post for the registration link and learn something new about the weather!

It's another full week of Weather101 ahead! From Winter Weather to Lightning, we cover it all. Get signed up for any or all of this week's classes here: weather.gov/ohx/weather101

Anyone from anywhere can attend...for FREE!

10/19/2026

🚌 It's National School Bus Safety Week!

Stopping for a school bus isn't optional- it's the law. 🚸 When a school bus stops, children may be crossing the road. Stay alert, know the law, and always stop when required. A few seconds of patience can save a child's life.

10/15/2026

Looks cooler weather with a chance for freezing temperatures as we approach the end of the week. NWS US National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Wisconsin shares an update on what is expected.

10/14/2026

SBA Disaster Assistance Available

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest disaster loans to eligible businesses, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters affected by the July 27th severe storms and tornadoes.

Fond du Lac County businesses and eligible nonprofits may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to help cover disaster-related financial losses.

Learn more about eligibility, loan details, and application deadlines in the news release and fact sheet below.

🔗Apply or learn more at sba.gov/disaster

10/13/2026

Fond du Lac County Emergency Management and the Fond du Lac County Health Department are grateful to Community Safety Net and the generous donors who helped make this emergency preparedness project possible! ❤

Thank you to all of our donors:
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 400
Van Ert Electric Company, Inc.
BCI Burke Playground Equipment
Fond du Lac Natural Stone
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac
Behnke Insurance Agencies Inc
Holiday Automotive
Pickarts Radiator and Recore Center
Capelle Bros. & Diedrich Inc.

Thanks to their support, the Emergency Safety Books will be distributed at a variety of community outreach events in 2027 to help families prepare for emergencies. An online version of the Emergency Safety Book is also available on both the Emergency Management and Health Departments webpages through the Fond du Lac County website https://www.fdlco.wi.gov/departments/departments-a-f/emergency-management/community-safety-net-emergency-safety-book

10/12/2026

💊 The Fall Drug Take Back Event is this Wednesday!

Safely disposing of unused or expired medications helps prevent accidental ingestion, misuse, and other potential dangers.

Join the Fond du Lac Police Department and Drug Free Communities of Fond du Lac on October 14th for an opportunity to safely dispose of medications you no longer need.

📍 The Center Fond du Lac's Hub for Active Older Adults
📅 Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
⏰ 11:30am-1:30pm

Small steps can make a big difference in keeping our homes and communities safe. Check out the original post below for a complete list of accepted and non-accepted items

Protect Your Home. Protect Your Family. Protect Our Community.

The Fond du Lac Police Department is proud to partner with Drug Free Communities for a Drug Take Back Day event, helping keep unused and expired medications out of the wrong hands.

The Center — 151 E. 1st Street
October 14, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Unused medications sitting in a medicine cabinet can become a serious risk. Properly disposing of them is a simple step that can help prevent accidental use, misuse, and potentially tragic consequences.

What can you bring?
Prescription and over-the-counter medications, including pills, capsules, liquids, creams, inhalers, patches, ointments, sprays, and vials.

V**e pens and e-cigarette devices may also be accepted if the battery can be safely removed. Batteries must be removed before disposal.

Not accepted: sharps/syringes, aerosol cans, household hazardous waste, illegal drugs, products containing blood or bodily fluids, mercury thermometers, personal care products, iodine-containing medications, or devices with non-removable batteries.

No questions. No judgment. Just a simple opportunity to safely dispose of medications you no longer need.

A few minutes can make a difference.

10/09/2026

🔥Today is National Fire Prevention Day! 🔥

Fire safety starts at home! Take a few minutes today to review your home's fire safety practices and make sure your household is prepared in case of an emergency. 🏡

Check out the graphic below for four important fire safety tips to help protect your home and the people you love.

A little preparation today can make a life-saving difference tomorrow!

10/05/2026

The Fire Prevention Week Open House is tomorrow at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds from 4-7PM! This is a great event put on by City of Fond du Lac Fire Rescue, Van Dyne Volunteer Fire Department, North Fond du Lac Fire Department, Town Of Fond du Lac Fire Department, Eden Fire Department, and Campbellsport Fire Department! They will be having demonstrations, apparatus tours, fire education, local vendors, and more! This is a great family friendly event you won't want to miss!