Milwaukee County Encourages Residents to be Prepared During Winter Weather Awareness Week

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is proclaiming November 17 – 21 2025, Winter Weather Awareness Week in Milwaukee County, aligning with the statewide observance in Wisconsin. All residents are encouraged to take steps now to prepare their homes, vehicles and families for winter weather to stay safe in cold, snowy, and icy conditions.

“Milwaukee County is prepared to tackle winter weather when a storm hits, and we want to make sure our residents are ready, too,” said County Executive David Crowley. “Planning ahead helps ensure families have what they need to stay safe, warm, and healthy when our Wisconsin winter turns severe.”

The Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) works year-round to plan for emergencies, to coordinate with state and local partners, and ensure critical resources are available to protect the community during extreme winter conditions. The Milwaukee County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) treats and clears state and county roads of snow and ice during winter weather and is prepared to assist with road closures in extreme conditions.

“Keeping the community safe starts long before a disaster hits,” said OEM Director Cassandra Libal. “We work all year to refine emergency plans, to build partnerships, and to make sure that residents and visitors can access important resources when they need it most.”

How Residents Can Prepare

Milwaukee County will share information on its social media channels throughout the week to help residents prepare and stay informed and ready. Everyone is encouraged to take simple steps to stay safe all season long.

• Make a plan: Talk to your family and neighbors about what to do an emergency. Make sure everyone knows how to stay in touch and where to go if conditions get dangerous. Learn more here.
• Build an emergency kit: Winter storms can knock out power or leave you stranded. Stock up on essentials like food, water, flashlights, blankets, medications, and a phone charger. Learn more about how to build an emergency kit here.
• Know how to get help: Call 211 for and non-emergency resources like shelter, food, or community resources. Call 911 only for life-threatening emergencies.
• Stay informed: Follow the National Weather Service for updates. You can also follow Milwaukee County OEM, MCDOT, and ReadyWisconsin for trusted local information.

For more information, go to county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-of-Emergency-Management.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.