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This page is to inform and educate Pierce County, WI residents and visitors to be prepared for emergent situations.

09/02/2026

🚨 Monthly Siren Testing Today 🚨

The monthly siren testing in Pierce County will take place today, September 2nd , at 1 PM.

📢 This is only a test. In the event of a real emergency, stay informed by signing up for Pierce County Emergency Alerts here: https://member.everbridge.net/892807736726530/login.

⚠️ Note: The City of River Falls conducts its siren tests separately. Please check their website for details.

Stay safe and stay informed! 🔔

09/01/2026

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month, a time to encourage individuals, families, businesses, and communities to take proactive steps to prepare for emergencies and disasters.

Throughout Wisconsin, residents are encouraged to understand the hazards that may affect their communities, create an emergency plan, build a disaster preparedness kit, and stay informed about potential threats. Preparedness is a shared responsibility, and by working together, individuals, organizations, and all levels of government can help build safer, more resilient communities.

https://www.ready.gov/stand-ready is a great website with numerous resources and toolkits to help garner preparedness!

08/05/2026

🚨 Monthly Siren Testing Today 🚨

The monthly siren testing in Pierce County will take place today, August 5, 2026, at 1 PM.

📢 This is only a test. In the event of a real emergency, stay informed by signing up for Pierce County Emergency Alerts here: https://member.everbridge.net/892807736726530/login.

⚠️ Note: The City of River Falls conducts its siren tests separately. Please check their website for details.

Stay safe and stay informed! 🔔

08/04/2026

Pierce County Emergency Management is sharing the following information on behalf of the American Red Cross regarding an upcoming community blood drive.

📅 Thursday, August 6
🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Village Auditorium
323 W Winter Ave, Elmwood, WI 54740

The American Red Cross continues to experience a critical need for blood donations. Summer is often one of the most challenging times to maintain an adequate blood supply, while hospitals continue to rely on volunteer donors every day to support patients requiring emergency care, surgeries, cancer treatments, and other lifesaving procedures.

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-in donors are welcome as scheduling allows.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, please visit:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results...

07/28/2026

**TRAINING EXERCISE** – Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Pierce County Emergency Management staff and other departments/organizations will be conducting a planned emergency preparedness training exercise on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Representatives from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services will also be participating throughout Pierce County as part of a simulated radiological emergency response.

This exercise is part of our ongoing preparedness program and is designed to evaluate and strengthen our ability to respond effectively should a radiological emergency impact Pierce County. There is no cause for concern, this is only a training exercise.

Residents may notice emergency personnel and response activities in various locations throughout the day. These activities are part of the exercise and do not indicate an actual emergency.

To learn more about Pierce County's radiological emergency preparedness program and emergency management planning efforts, please visit the Emergency Management section of the Pierce County website. https://www.co.pierce.wi.us/departments/emergency_management/nuclear_emergency_preparedness.php

07/26/2026

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100 expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Goodhue ...

07/25/2026

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 103 to 108 expected. Lows tonight in the 70s. ...

07/24/2026

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 99 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 102 possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, ...

07/23/2026

**TRAINING EXERCISE**

Pierce County Emergency Management, Public Health and Human Services, and our local emergency response partners will be conducting a Radiological Reception Center Training Exercise on Thursday evening, July 23, 2026, at Elmwood Schools.

This is part of our ongoing preparedness training to ensure we are ready to respond in the event of a radiological emergency affecting Pierce County.

Please note: THIS IS ONLY A TRAINING EXERCISE. There is no cause for concern.
Residents may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles and official personnel at the school during the exercise.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to prepare and train for emergency situations.

07/18/2026

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix. WHAT...The ...

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555 W Overlook Drive
Ellsworth, WI
54011

Website

https://www.co.pierce.wi.us/departments/emergency_management/index.php

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