All of Wisconsin’s coastal communities are vulnerable to flooding. The resources featured in this topic are organized by the four phases of emergency management – preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. Utilizing these resources can help local officials and property owners become more resilient to flooding hazards.
Preparedness - Understanding Flooding
This resource provides information to learn more about severe weather, including flooding, thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, hail, damaging winds, and winter weather. It includes resources for educators, students and the public.
FloodSmart – The National Flood Insurance Program
Federal Emergency Management Agency
This resource makes the case for the National Flood Insurance Program to the public. It includes information on why and how to buy flood insurance, as well as understanding flood risk and how to reduce cost and increase community resilience.
Preparedness - Plans and Practice
This resource walks families through a four-step process to create and practice a plan for an emergency.
Extreme Event is a role-playing game that allows participants to work together to make decisions and solve problems during a simulated disaster. Scenarios exist for floods, hurricanes and earthquakes.
Preparedness - Assessing Vulnerability in Floodplains
A quick way to see if you are located in a floodplain.
This interactive map presents data resources for emergency preparedness and planning in Wisconsin.
Preparedness - Assessing Vulnerability to Coastal Flooding
This resource provides maritime users with short-term predictions of water levels, water currents, and water temperatures. It utilizes a numerical hydrodynamic model to generate nowcast and forecast information.
This interactive map visualizes the extent of rising and falling water levels along the shores of the Great Lakes from six feet about average lake levels to six feet below in one foot increments. It includes the ability to explore the impact of rising water levels on vulnerable populations and businesses.
Response and Recovery
A planning guide for public health and emergency response professionals that provides practical guidance, strategies and useful reference materials about health impacts and recovery from flooding.
Mitigation
This resource features best practices drawn from high-quality hazard mitigation plans and expert recommendations.
This guide provides options for reducing flood damage to homes, including effectiveness and cost information.
The FEMA Community Rating System is a voluntary program for encouraging floodplain management activities above the minimum of the National Flood Insurance Program. The Green Guide helps communities through the process of earning CRS credit.