Eau Claire County Emergency Management

06/05/2026

"Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 5 at 3:25PM CDT until June 5 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN" was sent to "Eau Claire County". To see the full message, please follow the link: https://eauclairecounty.app.regroup.com/orgs/eauclairecounty/messages/severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-june-5-at-3-25pm-cdt-until-june-5-at-11-00pm-cdt-by-nws-twin-cities-chanhassen-mn/sms_link_report

06/05/2026

🍩 Happy National Donut Day! 🍩

Today is the perfect reminder that life is better with a little sweetness… and that preparedness should never be glazed over. 😉

Donut forget—emergencies don’t wait for a convenient time (or coffee and donuts). That’s why a little planning goes a long way:
✔ Know your alerts and warnings
✔ Have a kit ready
✔ Make a family communication plan
✔ And always keep calm when things get a little “crumby”

So enjoy your donut today, but take a moment to think ahead too. Because preparedness is always in good taste.

Stay safe. Stay ready. Donut forget preparedness. 🧰🍩

06/04/2026

Happy National Hug Your Cat Day! 🐾💛

Today we celebrate our favorite furry “emotional support emergency managers”… even when they remind us who’s really in charge of the household response plan. 😼

Because let’s be honest—hugging a cat is always a calculated risk incident:

Step 1: Approach with confidence
Step 2: Ignore warning tail flicks
Step 3: Receive “unscheduled feedback” (a.k.a. scratches)
Step 4: Apply Band-Aids and reassess your preparedness strategy

In emergency management, we always say: plan for the unexpected.
Cats just make sure we practice it daily. 😅

So today, give your cat some love… cautiously… and maybe keep the Band-Aids within your go-kit.

Stay prepared. Stay flexible. Respect the feline Incident Commander. 🐈‍⬛

05/26/2026

From City of Eau Claire - Government
Routine maintenance and intermittent testing of the outdoor siren system will be taking place today and tomorrow.
This testing is for system maintenance purposes only. There is no emergency, and no action is required from the public.
The City appreciates residents’ understanding as this important work is completed to maintain the reliability of the region’s public safety warning systems.

Routine maintenance and intermittent testing of the outdoor siren system will be taking place today and tomorrow.
This testing is for system maintenance purposes only. There is no emergency, and no action is required from the public.
The City appreciates residents’ understanding as this important work is completed to maintain the reliability of the region’s public safety warning systems.

05/25/2026

Our office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day as we honor and remember those who have served.

A Duty Officer will remain on-call for emergencies to provide continued support to our community.

05/19/2026

During National EMS Week, we recognize the EMS professionals who answer the call—day or night—when seconds matter most.

Your compassion, skill, and dedication save lives and support our community in its most critical moments. We are grateful for your partnership and the vital role you play in emergency response.

Thank you to our local partners: Eau Claire Fire Rescue, Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service, Altoona, WI Fire Department, Township Fire Department - Eau Claire, WI, Augusta Bridge Creek Fire and Rescue

05/18/2026

With the potential for severe weather overnight, here's some good safety tips to consider! As a reminder, outdoor warning sirens are outside and not designed to be heard indoors or wake you up

The show hasn't started for the Driftless Region but it's coming! Given the late hour that the storms are expected to arrive, we want to remind you to have your safety plans in place in case you need to act quick and your cell phone volume turned UP 🔊 Stay safe tonight!

05/17/2026

We're monitoring the potential for severe weather later today and tomorrow. Make sure to have multiple ways to get weather alerts and follow US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota and local media for updated weather conditions

05/15/2026

Our streak of warmer temps and elevated fire concerns will change abruptly later this weekend as severe weather returns! Stay weather-aware and monitor US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota and local media for updates!

05/12/2026

During National Police Week, we recognize and thank the law enforcement officers who serve and protect our communities every day.

Your dedication, courage, and commitment—often in the most challenging moments—do not go unnoticed. We are proud to work alongside you in keeping our community safe.

To our local partners: thank you for your continued service and collaboration. Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office, Eau Claire Police Department, Altoona Police Department, Augusta WI Police Department, UW-Eau Claire Police, Village of Fall Creek Police Department, Fairchild Police Department