Business Resiliency Professionals of Wisconsin News

Flood Recovery Information Session for Public & Private Sector Partners

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT

The Southeast Wisconsin Homeland Security Partnership (SWHSP), in collaboration with Wisconsin Emergency Management’s Business Emergency Operations Center (BEOC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), invites you to attend a virtual Flood Recovery Information Session for Public & Private Sector Partners on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Learn about recovery processes and efforts following SE Wisconsin’s August flooding disaster, including SBA disaster assistance programs that support businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations after major disasters.

Whether or not you were affected, this session will offer an opportunity to gain awareness of recovery processes and available resources— insight to help your organization prepare for future events.

Internship Position Eau Claire Wisconsin

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:33:15 GMT

The Eau Claire County Emergency Management Division is looking to hire an intern. This is a paid position and a wonderful opportunity.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eauclaire/jobs/4170319/emergency-management-intern?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

TEEX Cybersecurity Classes in Eau Claire Wisconsin

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:57:05 GMT

Eau Claire County Emergency Management is bringing in TEEX to provide two national #cybersecurity courses (AWR 136 Essentials of Community Cybersecurity, and MGT 384 Community Preparedness for Cyber Incidents) that are free and open to the public.

Essentials of Community Cybersecurity – TEEX.ORG Community Preparedness for Cyber Incidents – TEEX.ORG

Please contact: Tyler Esh, CEM

Emergency Management Coordinator

Division Chief-Training: Northern WI Incident Management Team

721 Oxford Ave., Suite 3344 • Eau Claire, WI 54703
Direct: 715-839-4736
Email: tyler.esh@eauclairecounty.gov

WEMA Conference

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:55:15 GMT

Wisconsin Emergency Management Association (WEMA)

WEMA Conference 2023

When-September 19th-21st

Where- Stevens Point Wisconsin

Cost- $150 per person (which includes a year membership to WEMA)

Great opportunity to connect and learn.

2023 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:46:50 GMT

Registration is Open for the 2023 Wisconsin Governor's Conference on

Emergency Management and Homeland Security

https://wem.wi.gov/ready230109/

The future will bring new challenges to everyone who serves their community. In 2023, the Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security continues to evolve by looking at the multiple tracks followed during a disaster response. Whether you come from communications, health, the private sector, emergency response or homeland security, this conference will inspire and motivate you as we all head towards the future. Coming together at the 2023 conference is only the beginning of putting us on track for the future together. We look forward to you joining us!

Year End Event Files!

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:39:18 GMT

This year our Year End event was free and open to both members and non members. Since Operation Cyber Storm was open to all we would like to provide the files and recording to everyone. Operation Cyber Storm was an informative and educational opportunity that can benefit all.

Operation Cyber Storm Back Ground

Operation Cyber Storm Inject 1

Operation Cyber Storm Inject 2

Operation Cyber Storm Inject 3

Operation Cyber Storm Presentation and Final Scenario (Link to Power Point Download)

Operation Cyber Storm Recording Link

2022 Extreme Weather Heightens Reliability Risks this Summer

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:35:46 GMT

Shared by: Ben Schliesman (WECM)

To all,

I heard about the potential for elevated or high risk of energy shortfalls this summer at a two-day Energy Workshop last week in Madison. Per the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the area of highest concern is an area that includes Wisconsin which is in a “High Risk” area. Wisconsin is part of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) area -see attached.

Per NERC’s 2022 Summer Reliability Assessment, they warn that “several parts of North America are at elevated or high risk of energy shortfalls this summer due to predicted above-normal temperatures and drought conditions over the western half of the United States and Canada. These above-average seasonal temperatures contribute to high peak demands as well as potential increases in forced outages for generation and some bulk power system equipment. “

For additional information see attached and go to:

North American Electric Reliability Corporation, https://www.nerc.com and https://www.nerc.com/pa/RAPA/ra/Reliability%20Assessments%20DL/NERC_SRA_2022.pdf
Midcontinent Independent System Operator, https://www.misoenergy.org/

Thanks!

Ben

Bennett J. Schliesman (WCEM)

SE Region Director

Wisconsin Emergency Management

21115 E. Moreland Blvd

Waukesha WI 53186

Office: 262-782-1515, Ext. 3

Cell: 608-516-5282

Ben.Schliesman@wisconsin.gov

DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin Notification

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:24:14 GMT

National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin - June 07, 2022 09:00 am

"SUMMARY OF THE TERRORISM THREAT TO THE UNITED STATES The United States remains in a heightened threat environment, as noted in the previous Bulletin, and several recent attacks have highlighted the dynamic and complex nature of the threat environment. In the coming months, we expect the threat environment to become more dynamic as several high-profile events could be exploited to justify acts of violence against a range of possible targets. These targets could include public gatherings, faith-based institutions, schools, racial and religious minorities, government facilities and personnel, U.S. critical infrastructure, the media, and perceived ideological opponents. Threat actors have recently mobilized to violence due to factors such as personal grievances, reactions to current events, and adherence to violent extremist ideologies, including racially or ethnically motivated or anti-government/antiauthority violent extremism. Foreign adversaries—including terrorist organizations and nation state adversaries—also remain intent on exploiting the threat environment to promote or inspire violence, sow discord, or undermine U.S. democratic institutions. We continue to assess that the primary threat of mass casualty violence in the United States stems from lone offenders and small groups motivated by a range of ideological beliefs and/or personal grievances. " DHS.gov/advisories June 7, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Please follow the links provided for the full bulletin.

National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin - June 07, 2022 09:00 am

We have May BRPW winners!!

Sat, 14 May 2022 02:05:04 GMT

BRPW Members

Congratulations to our two winners of this gorgeous AND functional tumbler selected from our May meeting attendees:

Camille George
Colleen Huber

Thank you all so much for attending BRPW webinars! Keep an eye out for future chances to win!

Happy Earth Day 2022

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:12:42 GMT

In honor of Earth Day, here are a couple of interesting articles on Emergency Management, Business Continuity, and Sustainability. Sustainable practices can be done during the blue sky days and help long-term recovery after an incident.

https://www.govtech.com/.../why-emergency-managers-should...

https://www.aboutresilience.com/business-continuity-and.../

Looking Forward to adding a new intern!

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:56:56 GMT

We have sent out inquiries for a new intern this year. We have sent this information to schools that have emergency management programs. We are excited to offer this position.

BRPW Internship-final2021Sp.docx

Business Continuity Analyst Position

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 22:49:28 GMT

I am excited to share with you the posting for a Business Continuity Analyst opportunity on the Risk Management Team. Please consider sharing this opportunities with your associates and colleagues inside and outside of Baird.

What makes this opportunity great?

Unique opportunity to learn and work with all Business areas and Corporate Resource Groups at all levels of the firm, proving your ability to listen, adapt and provide business continuity solutions.
Fast paced and dynamic environment enabling you to grow as a professional.
Join a team of associates passionate about achieving great results for clients and the firm while enjoying what we do including giving back to the communities where we live and work.

The key competencies for the role are:

· Collaborative and adaptive

· Insightful critical thinker

· Influencer who takes initiative

· Planner/Organizer/Project Manager

Creative solutions oriented

See the full job description through the link above and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Mobile Vaccination Centers Improve Vaccine Accessibility

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 03:06:49 GMT

This is an interesting article from FEMA Region 5. FEMA and the CDC are working together to bring pop-up sites to communities.

https://www.fema.gov/blog/mobile-vaccination-centers-improve-vaccine-accessibility