Wisconsin Administrative Code Department of Military Affairs [Emergency Management]
Here’s a refined overview of the Wisconsin Administrative Code for the Department of Military Affairs – Emergency Management (WEM):
📘 Overview of WEM Chapters
The WEM code outlines rules governing emergency management in Wisconsin. Key chapters include:
WEM 1 – Fees
Covers fees assessed by the Division (regulations.justia.com, regulations.justia.com).
WEM 2 – Inspection
Defines terms (e.g., “Committee,” “Division,” “First responder awareness,” “Hazardous chemical”) and sets inspection procedures (regulations.justia.com, regulations.justia.com).
WEM 3 – Toxic Chemical Inventory Reports
Governs reporting by private and public bodies (regulations.justia.com).
WEM 5 – Computer Grant
Establishes a grant program for computer equipment, defining eligibility, costs, appeals, in effect since Jan 1, 1996 (law.cornell.edu).
WEM 6 – Response & Reimbursement Procedures (Repealed)
Formerly set cost and reimbursement rules for regional/local response teams; repealed effective August 1, 2022 (law.cornell.edu).
WEM 7 – Disaster Fund Rule
Implements statutes for the Wisconsin Disaster Fund; includes definitions such as “Department” (i.e., DMA) (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov).
WEM 8 – Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
Details mutual aid system standards and procedures (regulations.justia.com).
🔎 How It Connects to Wisconsin Emergency Management
Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is the emergency management division within the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) (wem.wi.gov).
The DMA, established in 1967, oversees the Wisconsin National Guard and WEM (en.wikipedia.org).
📌 Why It Matters
These administrative rules define how the state handles emergency response, grants, inspections, toxic chemical reporting, disaster funding, and mutual aid.
If you're involved in planning, compliance, grant administration, or hazmat coordination in Wisconsin, these chapters provide the legal framework.
✅ What To Do Next
Review individual chapters for more detail:
Use sources like Wisconsin’s legislative documents site or Justia/Cornell for full text.
Check for updates: Regulations are updated quarterly and amendments or repeals may occur—e.g., WEM 6 was repealed in 2022, so verify current status (regulations.justia.com).
Refer to enabling statutes (like Wis. Stat. ch. 323) for statutory authority behind these administrative rules.
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