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Shares and likes do not constitute endorsement or statement of policy. OEM is in the business of urban resiliency: the protection of lives and property through exacting communications to decision-makers and through the total coordination of resources, on-location and on-time. OEM strives for a 'whole community' approach, meaning collaborative stewardship in government and in private entities, thereby allowing civic society to bounce back from the shocks of our increasingly complex culture.

10/30/2026

As we prepare to celebrate our World Series Champion Brewers tomorrow, please be aware that an FAA Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) will be in effect over downtown Milwaukee during the Champions Celebration Parade & Rally.

🚫 NO DRONES OR PERSONAL AIRCRAFT
📅 Friday, October 30 | 8 AM – 4 PM

Violators may face FAA fines and additional penalties.

👇 More details and information about the TFR available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_3915.

⚾ Details about the Milwaukee Brewers Champions Celebration Parade & Rally can be found here: https://www.mlb.com/brewers/fans/parade

10/15/2026

10/13/2026

REMINDER: Milwaukee County will test all outdoor warning sirens tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, at noon as part of our routine monthly testing.

In the event of severe, or potentially severe weather, we will cancel the test and post a notification on this page by 11am tomorrow.

10/01/2026

The WATER DROP ALERT! has ended (10/1/26 3:30 PM). Thank you for reducing your water usage.

WATER DROP ALERT! (10/1/26 8:00 AM)
Heavy rain and storms are in the forecast. Every drop counts when it comes to reducing the risk of basement backups and sewer overflows. Please try to use less water:
- Hold off on washing dishes and laundry
- Take a shorter shower
- Empty your rain barrel

To sign up for Water Drop Alerts, text📱WATERDROP to 414-296-4422. Para español, envía GOTADEAGUA al 414-296-4422.

Check real-time water reclamation facility and deep tunnel volumes at 🔗https://www.mmsd.com/about-us/milwaukee-rain-facility-information

10/01/2026

A large swath of moderate to heavy rain is expected to track over southern Wisconsin this morning, with 1-2 inches rain, and locally higher amounts to 3 inches, possible along a line from Lone Rock to Port Washington. Urban and small stream flooding will be possible, as well as isolated flash flooding.

10/01/2026

Rain will continue at times through Thursday evening. An additional half to 2 inches of rainfall is expected, with locally higher amounts along the WI/IL border. Moderate-intensity rainfall rates will arrive around midnight and diminish by mid Thursday morning. Ponding of water in low lying areas will be possible, along with river rises by the end of the week.

09/19/2026

Round 1 of the rain will come to an end by late morning. There'll be a lull in the rain before a second round of showers and storms develops this afternoon in western Wisconsin. This rain/storms are expected to lingering into the overnight hours before clearing from west to east by Sunday morning.

Address

633 W. Wisconsin Avenue , Suite 700
Milwaukee, WI
53203

Telephone

+14142267302

Website

https://mkeoem.info/m/links

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