Green County Emergency Management

10/26/2026

Have a Happy and save Halloween!

Picking a Halloween costume?🤖🧟👻

Keep the following tips in mind to stay safe!
✔️ Choose costumes that are fire-resistant and do not have tripping hazards.
✔️ Choose non-toxic makeup over masks, which can block vision.
✔️ Put reflective tape on kids costumes.

10/22/2026

The nights are getting chillier, and home heating fires tend to rise right around this time of year. Having your heating system professionally checked each year can identify issues before they become emergencies -- and it can help save money, too. Now is a great time to schedule a check-up! Read more about home heating safety: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/winter-home-heating-safety

10/21/2026

As we kick off National School Bus Safety Week, parents — remind your kids to always:

🟡 Look left-right-left before crossing the street.
🟡 Stay at least 5 giant steps away from the curb.
🟡 Before boarding, wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.

10/21/2026

Using the same password for all your accounts?
Think about upping your security!⬆️🔒

✅ Use strong and unique passwords for every account.
📱 Add multifactor authentication.
🧠 Consider a password manager.

10/19/2026

10/14/2026

Knowing who to contact during an emergency is crucial when disaster strikes.

📃 Have a paper copy with the names, addresses and phone numbers of important contacts, including veterinarians, doctors, utilities, schools and family members.
➡️ Share it with your family.
✅ Review and practice your emergency plan.

10/14/2026

It may be warm now, but now is the time to ensure your home is protected before winter arrives.

🍁 Clear leaves from gutters.
🔧 Understand how to prevent pipes from freezing.
🌬️ Insulate, caulk, and apply weather stripping to keep the cold out.

10/06/2026

Be weather ready by having more than one way to receive alerts.

📱 Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone
📻 Have a NOAA Weather Radio.
📺 Get updates from your local radio or tv news.
🔈 Outdoor warning sirens.
📶 Notify family & friends who may be impacted.

10/05/2026

Watch out for our farmers

Safely share the road during harvest season!🚜

🚗 Wait to pass farm equipment in a legal passing zone. It is illegal to pass farm equipment in a no-passing zone in Wisconsin.
🚗 Be patient and alert.
🚗 Be aware of blind spots on farming vehicles.