Western Wisconsin Public Health Readiness Consortium

24/06/2025

Pets are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. Take care of them during extreme heat by:
- Providing them with plenty of water.
- NEVER leaving them in a parked car. Temperatures inside the car can rise almost 20 degrees Fahrenheit within the first 10 minutes, even with a window cracked open.
- Keeping paws away from hot pavement.

17/06/2025

Pets are important members of our family. Include your pet(s) in your family’s emergency plan and use the list at https://www.ready.gov/pets to pack an emergency kit for them, too.

16/06/2025

Most lightning victims are not struck during the worst of a thunderstorm but rather before or after. This is because lightning can strike as far as 25 miles away from a thunderstorm. So, when thunder roars, go indoors!

11/06/2025

Summer heat waves have been the biggest weather-related killers in Wisconsin for more than 50 years! Keep your cool and prevent heat-related illnesses by:
- Staying cool in an air-conditioned indoor location or taking a cool shower
- Staying hydrated with plenty of fluids (even if you don’t feel thirsty)
- Staying informed by checking your local news for extreme heat alerts
For more tips, visit https://tinyurl.com/2wj8tsz6!

Protect yourself and others when it’s hot outside

06/06/2025

Did you know that CPR, if performed immediately, can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival? Take action during CPR and AED Awareness Week to learn how to save a life with the steps of hands-only CPR!https://cpr.heart.org/-/media/CPR-Files/Resources/Bystander-CPR/2202-updates/DS19398_ECC_CPRWeek_Fact_Flyer_01kk.pdf

04/06/2025

June 4th is Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin. This is a great time to remind yourself of ways to stay safe during heat waves.
Some tips include:
• Remain inside air-conditioned buildings as much as possible.
o If you don’t have air conditioning or a basement, take a cool shower, soak your feet or arms in cold water, or place a cool, wet cloth on your forehead. Keep your windows covered to avoid direct sunlight.
• Drink plenty of fluids. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
• Never leave a child or pet unattended inside a parked car.
• Seek medical attention right away if you develop heat stroke symptoms such as confusion, rapid breathing and heartbeat, body temperature above 104°F, or nausea and vomiting.
• Check in with loved ones and neighbors.
• Limit your pet’s time outdoors and make sure they have access to fresh drinking water.

23/05/2025

Spending time outside in the sun is fun! Continue to work and play outdoors without raising your skin cancer risk. Here’s your safe summer checklist:
✔️ Sunscreen
✔️ Sunglasses
✔️ Shade
✔️ Protective clothing

19/05/2025

Did you know that chlorine doesn't kill germs in pools right away? While it kills most germs within minutes, some germs can live in a properly chlorinated pool for days! Protect yourself. Don't swallow water you swim or play in. 🏊‍♀️🌊⛲

13/05/2025

Found an attached ? Don’t panic! Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward with steady pressure!

08/05/2025

May is Asthma Awareness Month! Asthma affects 1 in 12 children and 1 in 11 adults in Wisconsin. Join us to help raise awareness by sharing and learning ways to help manage asthma and asthma triggers. https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/asthma/basics.htm

02/05/2025

Do you know the signs and symptoms of stroke? F.A.S.T. is an easy acronym to help you remember them—and perhaps save a life. Call 9-1-1 right away if you spot the signs of a stroke in yourself or someone else.

30/04/2025

Make a plan today! Put a plan together by discussing the questions below with your family, friends, or household.
1. How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings?📲
2. What is my shelter plan and evacuation route?📍
3. What is my family/household communication plan?✏️
4. Do I need to update my emergency preparedness kit?🧰

For more helpful planning tips, visit https://www.ready.gov/plan.