GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – As sunshine and warmer temperatures draw people outdoors across Green Bay, emergency officials are urging residents to turn their attention to severe weather preparedness.
Local leaders are highlighting the importance of readiness during Severe Weather Awareness efforts, encouraging the public to take proactive steps before storms strike.
“The purpose of this week is to encourage the public to become more informed and more resilient to these types of severe weather effects,” Brown County Emergency Management director, Daniel Kane said.
According to county officials, Wisconsin has averaged about 30 tornadoes per year over the past decade. However, recent years have exceeded that mark, with 45 tornadoes reported in 2024 and 39 in 2025.
Officials say preparation can make a critical difference. Recommended steps include assembling an at-home emergency kit and creating a communication plan with family and friends to ensure a safe meeting place in case of severe weather.
They also stress the importance of knowing where to take shelter. The least safe options include mobile homes, vehicles, campers, and under highway overpasses. Safer alternatives include basements or lower-level rooms, where individuals can put as many walls as possible between themselves and the outside.
In De Pere, dozens of residents are already taking action. Community members lined up to receive free NOAA weather radios and emergency preparedness guides as part of a local outreach effort.
“The health department every year reminds residents that making a plan at home is the best personal action they can take,” local health director, Chrystal Woller said.
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Officials say the message is simple: make a plan now so you are ready when seconds count.
