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The Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management provides a comprehensive and integrated emergency management program designed to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from the effects of natural and technological hazards that impact all Waukesha County citizens' welfare, safety and health. The office also implements and administers the planning and reporting requirements for hazardous substances used by businesses, industry, and government under the auspices of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. The office also administers the business continuity program for Waukesha County departments.

Vision Statement

To enhance community resilience through proactive and collaborative strategic partnerships, fostering a united response to and recovery from emergencies within our county.

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Training and Events

Incident Command System (ICS) Forms Review

Date: 08/27/2025

Class Times: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM OR 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: 1621 Woodburn Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188

Course Information: Learn about, complete and utilize most common Incident Command System (ICS) forms. The course will prepare you to work with the ICS Forms used in the Incident Command Planning process to assist in developing an Incident Action Plan (IAP).

You will be introduced to the forms and will practice developing and writing effective objectives to manage an expanding all-hazards incident. Participants will learn and experience the benefits of using the forms for responding to emergencies or managing planned events.

Disasters & Emergencies

Waukesha County faces a wide range of threats, natural, technological, and man-made. It's important to be aware of potential disasters that could strike the areas where you live, work, or visit and how to find emergency information when a threat is present.