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Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters

Milwaukee’s weather brings with it the threat of tornadoes, floods, severe storms, and extreme hot and cold temperatures. Use the information below to learn how to protect yourself and your family from the health and safety issues that may result from these threats.

Extreme Cold

Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region. Milwaukee residents are no strangers to major snowstorms or extremely cold temperatures. The impacts may include flooding, storm surge, blocked roads, downed power lines, power outages, and hypothermia. You can protect yourself and your household from the many hazards of winter by planning ahead. Find information below on how to protect yourself from winter weather:

Extreme Heat

Hot weather makes our bodies work harder just to get rid of the heat. When Milwaukee experiences two very hot days, joined with hot nights and high humidity, we have a dangerous heat wave that could potentially hurt a lot of people. Find information below on how to protect yourself from extreme heat:

Floods

Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common disaster in the United States. Floodwaters carry waste and pollute drinking water. Climate change increases our risk of many types of flooding. Find information below on how to protect yourself from floods: https://www.ready.gov/floods. 

Flood Safety and Response

Tornadoes

Knowing what to do when you see a tornado, or when you hear a tornado warning, can help protect you and your family. During a tornado, people face hazards from extremely high winds and risk being struck by flying and falling objects. After a tornado, the wreckage left behind poses additional injury risks. Although nothing can be done to prevent tornadoes, there are actions you can take for your health and safety. Find information below on how to protect yourself from tornadoes: https://www.ready.gov/tornadoes.