New London Wisconsin Fire Department

05/04/2026

04/14/2026

***MEDIA RELEASE ***

Report of: Evacuation Order Lifted for Waupaca County Residents
Location: Waupaca County
Date: April 14, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM

Information:

Waupaca County Emergency management officials have lifted the evacuation order for residents who were displaced due to recent flooding. Affected individuals may now return to their homes.

While the evacuation order has been lifted, a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect overnight. Residents are urged to remain vigilant as conditions can change rapidly. Please continue to monitor local weather updates and official alerts and be prepared to evacuate again if necessary.

Residents are also reminded of the following safety precautions:
• Do not drive through flooded roadways. Turn around and do not put yourself in danger.
• Do not bypass or go around barricades. They are in place to protect lives and property.
• Exercise caution around standing water, debris, and potentially damaged infrastructure.
• Allow extra travel time and remain alert for hazardous conditions.

Public Assistance and Emergency Information
• Call 2-1-1 with any questions regarding evacuations, available resources, or community assistance.
• Dial 9-1-1 only in the event of an emergency.

To stay informed during this time, we recommend if you have not yet done so to enroll in our RAVE emergency notification alerts.
https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=waupaca

---END OF MEDIA RELEASE---

Authorized By: Sheriff Timothy R. Wilz
Date/Time of Release to Press: 04/14/2026 @ 5:30 PM

04/14/2026

Information regarding the "RAVE Mobile Safety" alerts and how to get signed up for notifications. This replaces the old "Code Red" system the county previously used.

Stay informed. Stay safe. Stay connected. 🚨🌧️📱

During the recent severe weather and flooding across our county, Rave Mobile Safety alerts are an essential tool in keeping our community updated in real time.

From road closures 🚧 and rising water levels 🌊 to emergency notifications and safety guidance, these alerts help residents make informed decisions when it mattered most.

Rave Alerts provide fast, reliable information directly to your phone 📲, email 💻, or other preferred devices, ensuring you don’t miss critical updates during emergencies or unexpected events.

Whether it’s severe weather ⛈️, public safety concerns 🚔, or important community notices, this system is designed to keep you one step ahead.

If you’re not already signed up, now is the time. Don’t wait for the next emergency, be prepared and stay connected. ✅

Sign up today and take an active role in your safety and the safety of those around you. 💙

https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=waupaca

Sheriff Timothy R. Wilz

04/14/2026

**ATTENTION** The following message applies only to Town of Mukwa residents along and downstream of the Little Wolf River. This does not affect the city of New London.

02/24/2026

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newlondonwi

Positions and paid training available! Please apply online.

02/10/2026

Special thanks to Hucklberry Acres Campground for allowing us to conduct our ice rescue training tonight in Lake Huck. We really appreciate your support. Lake Huck provided us with a safer training environment than the river due to no current, consistent ice thickness, shallow depth and no snowmobile traffic.

01/27/2026

Special thanks to Old Station 31 in Dale, WI for donating proceeds from their December cocktail of the month to the New London Firefighters Association!

01/14/2026

A special thanks going out to Riverside Tool and Carbide, a local New London small business, for donating winter hats for all of our Fire Department members. Thank you for the kind gesture!

11/11/2025

Special thanks to Ashley, with JG Restoration, for coming to our training meeting last night and cleaning/sanitizing our SCBA masks. Apparently, we were nominated to receive this free service, as way of JG Restoration giving back to First Responders. We definitely appreciate it, and as the pictures show, they were dirty!

11/04/2025

**Press Release**