Taylor County Emergency Management

10/07/2025

Taylor County is home to a beautiful stretch of the Ice Age Trail — and this is one of the best times of year to enjoy it! Take a hike, soak in the fall colors, and experience everything our area has to offer.

If you’re heading out for a fall road trip, be sure to have a plan for any emergencies — stay safe and enjoy the season!

10/06/2025

Anything with a lithium-ion battery can be a fire hazard.

Anything with a lithium-ion battery— phones, laptops, e-bikes, power tools —can become a fire hazard if it’s not charged safely. Always use the charger that came with the device or one approved by the manufacturer. If the cord only works when you bend it just right, it’s time to replace it. Charge Into Fire Safety for Fire Prevention Week.

10/01/2025

The Office of Emergency Management and Fire Department in Taylor County are teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.

Help us spread the word about making smart choices when it comes to buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries—because the wrong move can lead to a fire. For more info: fpw.org.

09/30/2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Tom Hall, Rusk County Emergency Management. Tom was a dedicated public servant who committed his life to keeping his community safe. His leadership, kindness, and tireless work will be remembered by all who had the privilege to work with him.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to Tom’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed.

Thomas “Tom” Charles Hall

Age 61, of Cameron, WI, died Sunday, September 28, 2025 in Rice Lake surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 1, 1963 in Osceola, WI to Charles and Marla (Bayer) Hall. Tom graduated from Cameron High School in 1981. He worked at Kohel Implement, was a farm hand, and worked for 21st Century Genetics. He has been the Rusk County Ambulance Director and the Emergency Management Director for the last 15 years. Tom was married to Geri (Smith) Myers on March 25, 1988.

Tom taught First Responders and the EMT Program at WITC for over 20 years. He was on the Cameron Fire Department, was a Cameron First Responder and Village President for Cameron for many years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Tom tried to make as many memories as he possibly could with his family and friends. Tom would do anything for anyone and could fix anything. He was a kind, loving, supportive, devoted, patient, and overall, a great man.

He is survived by his wife, Geri Hall; 3 daughters, Belinda Roff (Jeff Partridge), Heather (Jeremy) Burr and Lacy (Ryan) Otto; 14 grandchildren, Abby, Ryley, Brayden, Gabi, Coleman, Jakob, Esmé, Rachael, Ethan, Gavin, Everleigh, Brielle, Elliot, and Griffin; a great granddaughter, Willow; 3 brothers, Joel (Chris) Hall, David (Cara) Hall and Mark (Hollie) Hall; 2 sisters, Chari Hall and Charla (Steve) Kucko; a sister-in-law, Joan Hall; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marla Hall; a brother, Roland Hall; and a sister, Charlene Dischinger.

A private family funeral service will be held.

A public celebration of his life will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 1-5PM at the Fire Away Roadhouse and Rest Camp - 1190 25th St., Cameron, WI 54822.

Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.

09/24/2025

Preparedness Starts at Home: Plan a Maintenance Timeline: Document Storage

In an emergency, having quick access to your important documents can make recovery much easier.
• Store critical paperwork (IDs, insurance, medical info, property records) in a waterproof, fireproof container
• Back up your files to the cloud or a secure drive so they’re available anywhere
• Update regularly to keep them current

Peace of mind starts with knowing your information is safe and accessible when you need it most.

09/22/2025

Big congrats to our winners: Codi Myszka, Monica Lynn, Sandy Betz, Lori Warner, and Michelle Ulrich! 🎉👏

And a huge thanks to everyone who played along—just goes to show, a little planning really does go a long way!

09/22/2025

Preparedness Starts at Home: Plan a Maintenance Timeline: Insurance Review

Emergencies and disasters can be stressful enough—you don’t want to find out after the fact that your insurance coverage isn’t enough.

Take time this week to:
- Review your home and vehicle insurance policies
- Make sure you have coverage that matches your needs
- Ask your agent questions about disaster-related coverage (floods, storms, etc.)

A quick review now can save you big headaches later!

09/19/2025

LAST CALL TO ENTER THE GIVE AWAY!!!!

Winners Announced at 3 P.M.

09/18/2025

Taylor County Emergency Preparedness Giveaway!

Want to kickstart your family’s emergency preparedness? We’re giving away a couple of prizes to the top 5 winners!

How to Enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Comment below with a photo of your emergency kit or one item you’d include in it
3️⃣ Share this post to spread the word!

Winners announced Friday September 19th at 3 PM! Don’t miss your chance to be ready for whatever comes your way.

09/16/2025

Are you signed up for Hyper-Reach? It’s Taylor County’s official emergency alert system that keeps you informed during severe weather, road closures, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergencies.

You can customize the alerts you receive and how you receive them—by text, phone call, or email.

Call: 715-447-7665
Sign up online: bit.ly/tayloralerts

Stay informed. Stay safe. Make sure your emergency plan includes real-time alerts!