Wisconsin Emergency Management

What Wisconsin Emergency Management does

Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is a state government agency — a division of the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs — headquartered at 2400 Wright Street, Madison, WI. Founded in 1951 and employing 152 staff, WEM is the statutory coordinator of emergency management for the State of Wisconsin. It serves Wisconsin residents, all 72 county emergency management agencies, 11 tribal nations, and a defined set of high-risk nonprofit organizations. Its mission is organized around four pillars: Mitigation (hazard mitigation programs that reduce long-term risk to life and property), Preparedness (all-hazards emergency planning and a comprehensive function-based response framework), Response (real-time coordination through the State Emergency Operations Center, SEOC), and Recovery (specialized disaster recovery assistance for individuals, families, and communities). The agency is also the Wisconsin administrator for federal grant programs including the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) and the NSGP-National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS), and operates the ReadyWisconsin public-service campaign and the Wisconsin Task Force 1 urban search and rescue capability.

Name

Wisconsin Emergency Management

Legal name

Wisconsin Emergency Management

Website

https://wem.wi.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wisconsin Emergency Management is a Wisconsin state government agency, within the Department of Military Affairs, that coordinates statewide emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. It serves residents, local governments, tribal nations, first responders, and at-risk nonprofits via the State Emergency Operations Center and federal grant programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Management Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), National Security (928110), National Security and International Affairs (9281)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Public Safety & Emergency Management (Police, Fire, EMS Oversight) (BPAIABAG), Emergency Response & Search-and-Rescue (SAR) (BPAGAAAA), Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management (BPAIAJAG), Emergency Response Team (ERT) Staffing & Incident Management Support (BPABANAD), Disaster Response, Rescue & Tactical EMS (DMAT/USAR/SWAT/HAZMAT Medical) (HLAFANAH)

Keywords

• Emergency management services
• Disaster response coordination
• Hazard mitigation programs
• Emergency preparedness planning
• Public safety grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: State agency funded through Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs budget appropriations and federal grants from FEMA and DHS

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is a state government agency that coordinates statewide emergency management across four mission areas: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. It operates the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), administers federal grant programs including the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), delivers emergency response training, and runs the ReadyWisconsin public safety campaign.

Product overview

Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is a division of the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs that operates as a government emergency management agency rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a coordinated portfolio of emergency management services including four core mission areas: Mitigation (hazard reduction programs), Preparedness (all-hazards emergency planning), Response (emergency coordination through the State Emergency Operations Center), and Recovery (disaster recovery programs). Supporting these core services are public safety initiatives like the ReadyWisconsin campaign, emergency response training programs, and the Wisconsin Task Force 1 specialized rescue unit. WEM also administers grant programs including the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) and NSGP-NSS through its Egrants online grants management system. Partner platforms including React, ReadyWisconsin, Training Wisconsin, and National Terrorism Advisory System extend the organization's reach. The organization does not offer commercial technology products or software-as-a-service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReadyWisconsin: Public service campaign of Wisconsin Emergency Management that aims to educate and empower Wisconsinites to prepare for and respond to both natural and human-made emergencies
• Wisconsin Task Force 1
• State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)

Products and services

• State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) The coordination hub operated by WEM during emergencies to coordinate statewide resources and support local governments and tribal nations in disaster response. Provides real-time emergency response coordination with county and tribal emergency managers.
• Mitigation Programs Hazard mitigation programs that break the cycle of damage and repair by reducing or eliminating long-term risk to human life and property from hazards.
• Preparedness Programs All-hazards emergency planning and preparedness services developing a comprehensive function-based emergency response framework that can be activated across a spectrum of types of emergencies.
• Response Coordination Coordinated emergency response services where state agencies carry out responsibilities with close inter-agency coordination to respond effectively during emergencies.
• Recovery Programs Disaster recovery programs providing specialized assistance and formalized support structures for individuals, families, and communities affected by disasters.
• Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Federal grant program administered by WEM providing funding support for target hardening and physical security enhancements for nonprofit organizations at risk of terrorist attack.
• Nonprofit Security Grant Program - National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS) FY 2024 supplemental grant program providing $2,438,046.00 in federal funding for physical security enhancements and target hardening activities for eligible Wisconsin nonprofits.
• Emergency Response Training Training opportunities and resources for responders and communities to build emergency response skills.
• ReadyWisconsin Campaign A public safety campaign that educates and empowers Wisconsinites to prepare for and respond to both natural and human-made emergencies.
• Wisconsin Task Force 1 Urban search and rescue task force providing specialized rescue capabilities including swiftwater rescue operations for the state of Wisconsin.
• Egrants Online grants management system used for submitting and managing grant applications for WEM programs.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Wisconsin Department of Military AffairscoreOthersWEM is a division of the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA). DMA includes the Division of Emergency Management (WEM), the Office of Emergency Communications (OEC), and the Wisconsin National Guard. These subunits work together to plan, prepare for, coordinate and respond effectively when communities need support.
• ReadyWisconsincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerReadyWisconsin is a public service campaign of Wisconsin Emergency Management aligned with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's national Ready campaign. It aims to educate and empower Wisconsinites to prepare for and respond to both natural and human-made emergencies.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEMA provides federal disaster assistance and administers grant programs including the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) administered by WEM. Coordinates disaster declarations and individual/public assistance programs.
• Wisconsin National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Department of Military Affairs, the Wisconsin National Guard supports emergency response operations and includes Wisconsin Task Force 1 for urban search and rescue capabilities.
• Wisconsin Task Force 1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisconsin's urban search and rescue task force comprising fire departments and emergency responders. Subject to advisory committee oversight and Homeland Security Grant funding decisions.
• Department of Homeland SecuritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHS provides authorization for emergency management grant programs including NSGP. Oversees National Terrorism Advisory System integrated with WEM communications.
• React (react.wi.gov)supportingTechnology or IntegrationWisconsin's emergency communication platform supporting interoperable communications among first responders and emergency management agencies.
• Training Wisconsin (trainingwisconsin.org)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining platform for emergency response training opportunities for responders and communities across Wisconsin.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Minnesota's combined homeland security and emergency management agency. Directly comparable to WEM in Upper Midwest disaster profile, tribal nation coordination, and FEMA grant administration. Neighboring state with similar climate exposure.
• New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: New York's combined homeland security and emergency management agency. Directly comparable to WEM in administering NSGP-equivalent nonprofit security grants and coordinating state EOC activations during declared disasters.
• Florida Division of Emergency Management: Florida's state emergency management agency, directly comparable to WEM in operating an SEOC, administering FEMA Individual Assistance and Public Assistance programs, and coordinating severe-weather disaster response at scale.
• Oregon Office of Emergency Management: Oregon's state emergency management agency. Directly comparable to WEM in coordinating state EOC activations, administering FEMA grants, and providing training and preparedness programs.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA): Illinois's state emergency management agency, comparable to WEM in midwestern climate exposure, SEOC operations, and FEMA pass-through grant administration. Similar in scale and structure.
• California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): California's state-level emergency management agency operating under the Governor's Office. Directly comparable to WEM in mission structure (mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery) and SEOC-equivalent coordination role, though operating at significantly larger scale and budget.
• Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA): Pennsylvania's state emergency management agency. Directly comparable to WEM in operating an SEOC-equivalent coordination center, all-hazards preparedness programs, and federal grant pass-through administration.
• Texas Division of Emergency Management: Texas's state emergency management agency, a division of the Texas A&M University System. Directly comparable to WEM in coordinating SEOC operations, FEMA grant administration, and all-hazards planning across a single state.
• Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division: Michigan's state-level emergency management division, housed within Michigan State Police. Comparable to WEM in coordinating SEOC operations, administering federal grants, and managing cross-county disaster response in an Upper Midwest climate.

Broad incumbents

• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency): Federal-level emergency management agency that provides funding, disaster declarations, and program oversight to WEM. Functions as the federal umbrella agency under which WEM operates and receives grants, including the NSGP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WisconsinEmergencyManagement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wisconsinemergencymanagement
• Instagraminstagram.com/wisconsinemergencymanagement

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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