What is Wisconsin doing about the threat of terrorism?
Terrorism is being addressed on many fronts in Wisconsin at federal, state and local levels. Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) of the Department of Military Affairs is coordinating state government’s preparedness and response efforts. A key partner in this efforts is Wisconsins Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS). WEM, in conjunction with other state agencies, continuously prepares to respond to terrorist incidents through its emergency planning, training and exercising efforts. Many state agencies, including the state departments of Natural Resources; Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; Transportation and the Public Service Commission, have a critical role to play in Wisconsins response and recovery plans. In addition, WEM is responsible for coordinating the state’s response to a wide range of emergencies and disasters, both natural and manmade. While familiar hazards such as floods, tornadoes, chemical spills, wildfires, and winter storms continue to threaten p
