Town of Erin, Wisconsin - Emergency Management

04/17/2026

The town has sandbags available to residents at the town hall. Sand is available at the east end of Belfast Lane East.

03/21/2026

Congratulations!

03/17/2026

Date: March 13, 2026
Subject: Town of Erin – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Authority: Sgt. Scott Hanson

The Town of Erin St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on Tuesday, March 17th. The parade will begin at 11:00 AM. Starting at 10:00am, no vehicle traffic will be allowed on the parade route. Only pedestrian traffic going to the parade will be allowed to pass barricades on CTH K. Pending vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the parade route, the 10:00am time may be adjusted. The Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with the Town of Erin, has taken steps to ensure that the parade route and surrounding highways will be as safe as possible for motorists and pedestrians.

The practice of groups establishing large party areas along the highway used for the parade route have caused traffic and pedestrian hazards and significant delays in reopening the highway following the parade. The Town of Erin has received a permit from the Washington County Highway Department to hold the parade on a closed portion of CTH K between Shamrock Lane and Hwy 167, however that permit does not include closing the highway for unrestricted partying.

The presence of oversize vehicles, recreational vehicles, campers, trailers, and the temporary structures associated with these groups contribute to the hazards along the highway. These hazards significantly delay the clearing of the parade route and encourage excessive drinking both before and after the parade. To address these concerns and to ensure the safety of everyone wishing to attend the parade, the following steps have been taken to minimize these hazards:

Only passenger vehicles and trucks not exceeding one ton in capacity will be allowed to park along the parade route. Vehicles which are prohibited from parking on the parade route include recreational vehicles, towed or pickup campers, motor homes, buses, oversize vehicles and/or trailers of any kind.

No temporary structures or shelters will be permitted on the parade route. This includes pole tents, frame tents, lean-to’s, awnings, canopies or similar structures regardless of size.

Use of private property along the parade route is at the discretion of the property owners. Vehicles will be permitted to enter the parade route for the purposes of accessing private property or discharging passengers, however they will not be permitted to remain parked along the route. Once the parade route is deemed full all vehicular traffic will be restricted on the parade route. Unauthorized persons, vehicles, and/or structures which are located on private property without the permission of the property owner constitutes trespassing. Violators will be cited. All other highways adjacent to the parade route are open highways and all applicable laws will apply.

In addition to the above steps the Sheriff’s Office will be deploying extra Deputies on St. Patrick’s Day dedicated to enforcing traffic laws to ensure vehicular safety, including detecting and arresting drivers for OWI violations.

The Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Erin are taking these steps to ensure that the parade is an enjoyable and safe event for everyone.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

12/21/2025

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! To those on duty today, thank you for your service and sacrifice.

08/12/2025

The tentative start date for reconstruction on Emerald Drive is Tuesday August 12th. First will be culvert replacement followed by pulverizing.

08/12/2025

You can also report via the website at https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/damage-report

📢 Washington County Residents: If your property was damaged in the recent storms, please call 211 to report it. This does not guarantee reimbursement or payment, but it will help assess your specific situation and guide you on next steps.

🔗 https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/damage-report

06/03/2025

Now you can report your controlled burn online with the sheriff's office.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WI) provides emergency 911 dispatching services to all municipalities in the county except the City of West Bend. Many municipalities within Washington County require, and the Sheriff’s Office strongly recommends, that all residents notify our office of controlled burns before initiating the burn. Historically, our dispatch center handles approximately 3000 calls per year from residents reporting controlled burns. In an attempt to minimize the number of non-emergency calls coming into our dispatch center, the Sheriff’s Office has implemented a new online reporting system for residents to self-report their controlled burns. The new online form is easy to complete and helps preserve the dispatch centers time for actual emergencies. Effective immediately, residents are encouraged to report their controlled burns by visiting the Sheriff’s website at https://www.washcowisco.gov/departments/sheriff_office and completing the brief online form located under the “Report Controlled Burns” tab.

05/31/2025

We are hiring!! See the posting below for more information. All application materials are due by 8:00am Monday, June 16th, 2025.