We created toolkits to help local governments, local health departments, and citizens in Wisconsin preparing for and responding to different weather-related emergencies.
These toolkits include background information, practical response strategies, and communication tools (such as media releases, talking points, definitions, and useful reference materials).
Community Engagement Toolkit
- Climate and Health Community Engagement Toolkit P-01637 (PDF, 4 MB)
This toolkit walks users through effective community engagement planning with a climate and health lens. - Climate and Health Community Engagement Workbook P-01637A (DOC, 1.3 MB)
Extreme Heat
Wisconsin Extreme Heat Toolkit P-00632 (PDF, 735 KB): Provides general information and guidance for extreme heat-related events including:
- Definitions of different heat alerts
- Information about heat illness and symptoms
- Extreme heat tips
- Populations vulnerable to heat
- Long term preparation checklists
- Imminent heat event checklist
- Response checklist
- Talking points
- Message maps
Flood
Wisconsin Flood Toolkit P-00631 (PDF, 2.4 MB): Provides general information and guidance on flood events including:
- Flood preparedness
- Disinfecting your well and water system
- Tips for re-entering your home after a flood
- What to do with food after a flood
- Using bleach after an emergency
- Cleaning mold
- Talking points
- Message maps
Winter Weather
Wisconsin Winter Weather Toolkit P-00652 (PDF, 2.4 MB): Provides general information and guidance for winter weather events and recovery including:
- Winter weather alerts
- Cold-related health effects
- Winter weather preparation
- Indoor safety
- Power outages
- Populations vulnerable to winter weather
- Outdoor safety
- Safe travel in winter storms
- Talking points
- Message maps
Wildfire
Wisconsin Wildfire Toolkit P-00666 (PDF, 1.0 MB): Provides information and guidance about preparing for and responding to wildfire events including:
- National Fire Danger Rating System
- Burning safety
- Wildfire preparation
- Preparing for an evacuation
- Surviving a wildfire if you are unable to evacuate
- After a wildfire
- Talking points
- Message maps
Chemical Release
Wisconsin Chemical Release Toolkit P-00734 (PDF, 2.0 MB): Provides general information and guidance for chemical releases including:
- Who to contact during a chemical release
- Sheltering in place
- Evacuation information
- What to do if you are outside during a chemical release
- Common chemical release information on:
- Ammonia
- Natural gas
- Hydrochloric acid
- Chlorine
- Talking points
- Message Maps
Harmful Algal Blooms
Wisconsin Harmful Algal Bloom Toolkit P-00853 (PDF,2.0 MB): Provides general information and guidance for harmful algal blooms including:
- Human exposure and symptoms
- Guidance levels
- Drinking water and recreational safety information
- Pet safety information
- Veterinary reference card
- Do's and Don'ts of Harmful Algal Blooms
- Talking points
- Message maps
Drought
Wisconsin Drought Toolkit P-00884 (PDF, 1.3 MB): Provides general information and guidance for drought events and recovery including:
- Measuring drought
- Categories of drought severity
- Health symptoms
- Water conservation tips
- Agriculture and drought
- Boil water notices
- Heat awareness tips
- Vulnerable population
- Talking points
- Message maps
Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
- Tornado categories
- Recognizing tornado signs
- Planning for severe storms
- Staying safe in a tornado
- Staying safe in a thunderstorm
- Lightning safety
- After a severe storm or tornado guidance
- Straight-line winds safety
- Talking points
- Message maps
Vectorborne Disease
Wisconsin Vectorborne Disease Toolkit (PDF, 4.4 MB) : Provides general information and guidance for vectorborne diseases including:
- General information on ticks in Wisconsin
- Lyme Disease
- Anaplasmosis
- Ehrlichiosis
- Babesiosis
- Powassan Virus
- Tick control and prevention
- General information on mosquitos in Wisconsin
- Mosquito control and prevention
- Travel disclaimer
- Talking points
- Message Maps
If you have a question or didn't find what you're looking for, email us or give us a call at 608-266-6761.
