Racine County on Lake Michigan south of Milwaukee faces moderate tornado risk and lake storm surge events. The Root River creates flooding risk through Racine. SC Johnson world headquarters and manufacturing complex is located in Racine creating major corporate infrastructure emergency planning considerations. The county is part of the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor with significant manufacturing and residential communities along the lakefront.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
- Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
- Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
- Prepare for sudden power outages.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Lake Michigan Storm |
| Secondary Hazard | Root River Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (262) 636-3300 |
| Emergency Shelters | 10 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-94 WI-20 WI-11 US-41 |
// County Profile
| County | Racine County WI |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Population | 196 |
| Area | 333 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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