Climate and Health Toolkits

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We created toolkits to help local governments, local health departments, and citizens in Wisconsin preparing for and responding to different weather-related emergencies.

We also created one-page fact sheets to accompany each toolkit, which are intended for a general audience.

These toolkits and fact sheets include background information, practical response strategies, and communication tools (such as media releases, talking points, definitions, and useful reference materials).

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Protecting Your Family from Extreme Heat, P-02076, English, Spanish: A fact sheet with information about staying safe in an extreme heat event.

Wisconsin Extreme Heat Toolkit, P-00632 (PDF): 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
  • Checklists for extreme heat, including long term preparation, imminent preparation, and response checklists
  • Talking points and message maps

Protecting Your Family from Wildfires, P-02081 (PDF): A fact sheet with information about staying safe in the event of a wildfire.

Wisconsin Wildfire Toolkit, P-00666 (PDF): Provides information and guidance about preparing for and responding to wildfire events, including:

  • Burning safety
  • Wildfire preparation including preparing for an evacuation
  • Surviving a wildfire if you are unable to evacuate
  • After a wildfire
  • Talking points and message map

Protecting Your Family from Chemical Spills, P-02083 (PDF): A fact sheet with information about staying safe in the event of a chemical spill.

Wisconsin Chemical Release Toolkit, P-00734 (PDF): Provides general information and guidance for chemical releases, including:

Protecting Your Family from Harmful Algal Blooms, P-02078 (PDF): A fact sheet with information about staying safe around harmful algal blooms.

Wisconsin Harmful Algal Bloom Toolkit, P-00853 (PDF): Provides general information and guidance for harmful algal blooms.

For more information on harmful algal blooms, check out the blue-green algae website.

Protecting Your Family from Drought, P-02075 (PDF): A fact sheet with information about staying safe in a drought.

Wisconsin Drought Toolkit, P-00884 (PDF): Provides general information and guidance for drought events and recovery, including:

  • Human health effects of drought
  • Water conservation tips
  • Heat awareness tips
  • Vulnerable population
  • Talking points and message maps

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Last revised August 25, 2025