The public radio show “Reveal” explained in a recent episode that nearly one in five 911 dispatch centers in America’s 100 biggest cities fail to answer 911 calls within 15 seconds. But Dane County’s center has beaten those standards for years. A reporter explains his findings and a Waukesha County official details how her county turned its dispatch around.

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Wisconsin is seeing an uptick in severe storm activity this month. UW-Madison’s emergency management specialist offers insight into preparing for and recovering from major weather disasters.

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Flood warnings are in effect for multiple Wisconsin counties as heavy rainfall continues to pummel the state. 

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