Daniel Gellert, Director

Emergency Notification System – Hyper-Reach

 Hyper-Reach is Taylor County’s official mass notification system for emergency, critical, and urgent situations.

Whether it's severe weather, a health emergency, or another unexpected threat—Hyper-Reach helps us notify the public quickly and effectively so you can take immediate steps to stay safe.

 What Types of Alerts Can You Expect?

• Extreme Weather: Tornado warnings, severe thunderstorms, and other urgent weather events.
• Natural Disasters: Fire, flooding, or other immediate threats to life and property.
• Health Emergencies: Chemical spills, 911 outages, and public health advisories.

How to Sign Up for Hyper-Reach

There are five easy ways to sign up:

1.  Scan a QR Code:
• English QR Code
• Spanish QR Code
2. Visit: hyper-reach.com/witaylorsignup.html
3.  Call: 715-447-7665
4. Text "alerts" to 715-447-7665
5.  Say: “Alexa, enable Hyper-Reach” on your Alexa-enabled device

Be Prepared: Build a Kit, make a Plan, Stay Informed

 Emergencies happen fast—being prepared can save lives. Here’s how to get started:

1. Build a Kit
   Gather essential items like water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, and important documents.
2. Make a Plan
   Know how to communicate and where to meet if separated. Plan for pets, special needs, and evacuation routes.
3. Be Informed
   Know what disasters are most likely in your area and how to respond.
   Learn more at ReadyWisconsin: Be Informed

NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards

National Weather Radio (NWR) All Hazards is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Working with the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Emergency Alert System, NWR is an "All Hazards" radio network, making it your single source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. In conjunction with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards – including natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages).

Taylor County has a weather radio available to residents of Taylor County which has been funded through grants with the assistants of the Taylor County Health Department. Our vulnerable population, plain community and elderly residents can receive a free weather radio and assisted device. Which comes with a strobe light and pillow shaker. Solar or powered Weather Radios are available at the Taylor County Emergency Management Office.

For more information or to schedule an appointment call the Taylor County Emergency Management office at 715-748-3503.

Taylor County Hazard Mitigation Plan

The intent of a hazard mitigation plan is to inventory and evaluate hazards, provide a comprehensive reference source for planning and mitigation activities, and educate policy makers and emergency service organizations about local risks and vulnerabilities. Taylor County currently has an emergency management plan that addresses emergency action guidelines. These plans address response but do not address prevention. The purpose of a Hazard Mitigation Plan is to assess the possible hazards in Taylor County and to create hazard mitigation goals to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

Mitigation is characterized as a long-term, ongoing process. This plan seeks to address both natural and manmade (technological) hazards which may occur in Taylor County. It provides general guidance related to hazards within the county and incorporated communities as well as providing an overview of the mitigation efforts undertaken by the county and local units of government. In addition, the plan identifies potential problematic conditions and outlines corrective actions that the county will undertake to remedy the identified problems. Planning and implementation actions will be identified that are applicable to both pre-incident and post-incident situations.

It is the responsibility of the governments within Taylor County to protect life and property from the effects of hazardous events. Being prepared for disaster throughout the county through planning and mitigation is a continuous process. Appropriate actions must be taken to protect families, businesses, and public facilities by reducing the effects of natural and human-caused disasters. Reducing the effects of disasters minimizes detrimental economic impacts and promotes community development and welfare.

Full Plan is located here! https://www.nwrpc.com/DocumentCenter/View/773/Taylor-County-HMP---Final?bidId=

https://nwrpc.com/DocumentCenter/View/3918/Taylor-County-HMP-2026_DRAFT?bidId=

Slow Moving Vehicle Emblems Free to Wisconsin Farmers

According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, there were 136 crashes involving motorists and farm vehicles in Wisconsin last year. This resulted in 50 injuries and two deaths. The most recent Wisconsin Farm Related Fatalities reports show roadway deaths accounted for 15 percent of all farm-related fatalities (6 out of 40) in 2019 while in 2020 they accounted for 18 percent of fatalities (5 out of 28). The Wisconsin Farm Related Fatalities reports compile statistics about agriculture-related deaths in the state. They are sourced primarily from death certificates and supplemented by AgInjuryNews.org, a database of agriculture-based injuries and fatalities compiled mainly from news articles.

An SMV sign is a reflective orange triangle bordered with red that warns other road users that the vehicle displaying the sign is traveling slower than the normal speed of traffic.

Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) signs are being distributed to farmers FREE of charge through a partnership involving Marshfield Clinic Research Institute’s National Farm Medicine Center (NFMC), Rural Mutual Insurance Company, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program, the family of Mike Biadasz and the Auction of Champions.

To obtain a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign, please call the Taylor County Emergency Management office at 715-748-3503 to schedule an appointment. For more information, feel free to contact us.