12/12/2025
🚨 Baraboo Fire & Paramedics: EXTREME COLD ALERT! 🥶
The safety of our community is our top priority! We are issuing a crucial safety message regarding the extreme cold weather event heading our way.
A Cold Weather Advisory has been extended until 10 AM CST Sunday morning for the Madison to Milwaukee corridor and areas further north.
The Danger Zone:
• Extreme Wind Chills: Wind chill values are expected to plunge between -20°F and -30°F. Frostbite and hypothermia are serious risks.
• Timing: The absolute coldest conditions will be tonight into Saturday morning, and again Saturday evening into Sunday morning.
Our Firefighter Safety Checklist:
1. Protect Yourself: Limit all non-essential outdoor activity during these peak cold times. If you must go out, dress in multiple layers and ensure no skin is exposed.
2. Protect Your Home:
o Keep flammable materials (blankets, curtains) away from space heaters.
o Let faucets drip to prevent frozen pipes. Know where your water shut-off valve is!
3. Protect Others:
o Check on neighbors, especially the elderly. A quick phone call can save a life.
o Bring pets indoors.
4. Heating Safety: Never use a stove or oven to heat your home. Ensure you have working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, the silent killer, on every level of your home.
Stay warm, monitor local forecasts, and remember to check your CO detectors! We are here for you 24/7.
