The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) offers new opportunities to attend live virtual presentations on preventing targeted violence. In these presentations, their expert researchers will share findings and implications from decades of research on targeted violence and offer strategies for preventing acts of violence impacting the places where we work, learn, worship, and otherwise live our daily lives. This list of available virtual training events is regularly updated, and presentation topics change from month to month.

To learn more about this series of live virtual presentations, or to register for one or more of these events, please follow the link below:

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If you live in Milwaukee County and were impacted by the August, 2025 flooding, you could be eligible for a free hot water heater from Revitalize Milwaukee. The organization recently received a limited donation of brand new water heaters that are available to homeowners who:

• experienced flood-related water damage,
• currently need a new water heater, and
• meet required damage assessment criteria to verify eligibility.

Due to limited availability, eligible applications will be processed in the order they are received. To apply or learn more, please call Revitalize Milwaukee at 414-312-7531. 

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SWHSP Membership Renewals Now Open

As we look ahead to the coming year, the Southeast Wisconsin Homeland Security Partnership (SWHSP) invites current members to renew their membership and encourages new organizations to consider joining our regional partnership.

SWHSP brings together public, private, and nonprofit organizations to strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across Southeast Wisconsin. Membership provides organization-wide access to education sessions, exercises, planning resources, and cross-sector collaboration opportunities that help break down silos and improve coordination before emergencies occur.

Membership is open to organizations of all sizes and sectors, with multiple membership and sponsorship levels available. Annual dues are collected by calendar year, and membership includes everyone at your organization.

How to Join or Renew

Membership dues may be submitted in one of two ways:

• Pay online via our secure PayPal link

• Pay by check, payable to Southeast Wisconsin Homeland Security Partnership, Inc. and mailed to:
  P.O. Box 1059, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1059

Invoices are available upon request.

If you have questions about membership, renewal status, invoices, or would like to explore different membership levels or sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at swhsp.info@gmail.com.

We appreciate the continued engagement of our members and look forward to strengthening regional preparedness together in the year ahead.

Due to several competing commitments next week, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the December 10 SWHSP Education Session on Winter Preparedness. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

While our in-person session would have provided a tailored discussion for Southeast Wisconsin partners, we encourage you to review the National Weather Service Winter Outlook, which covers many of the seasonal considerations we planned to highlight:

• Webinar: 2025-26 NWS Milwaukee Winter Partner Webinar.
• Slides: 2025 NWS Milwaukee Winter Partner Services.pdf

Annual Meeting:

We will hold our SWHSP Annual Meeting on Tuesday, December 16, and welcome SWHSP members to join us for elections and year-end updates. No registration is required. Please note that the Annual Meeting will be in-person:

SWHSP Annual Meeting

Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Location: Wauwatosa Fire Department, 1601 Underwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Thank you for your understanding. Please reach out with any questions by emailing info.swhsp@gmail.com.

During the August floods, emergency shelters were essential in helping displaced families stay safe and begin to recover. Those experiences reminded us how critical it is to have a strong, ready network of shelter partners before the next emergency.

As we approach winter, the American Red Cross of Wisconsin is seeking additional partners with facilities that could serve as emergency shelters when severe weather or disasters strike.

Ideal facilities include spaces that:

• 4,000–5,000 sq. ft. or more
• Open area to safely accommodate 50 or more people
• Restrooms and handwashing facilities (showers preferred, but not required)
• Access to kitchen or food preparation area 
• ADA accessibility preferred

This is an all-hands-on-deck effort to strengthen community preparedness — and organizations both within Milwaukee County and across Southeast Wisconsin are encouraged to reach out to learn more or explore potential partnerships.

If your facility could be considered, or if you know of one that might be a good fit, please contact: MilwaukeeShelters@redcross.org

Winter Weather Preparedness & Annual Meeting

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 1:30 – 4:30 PM
Location: Paul Davis Restoration, W226 N918, Northmound Dr Suite 100, Waukesha, WI 53186

Overview

Join us for the final SWHSP Education Session of 2025, focused on Winter Weather Preparedness. This session will include a presentation from the National Weather Service and a facilitated group discussion on how organizations prepare for winter hazards.

Following the educational portion, all members are invited to stay for the SWHSP Annual Meeting, where we’ll reflect on the year’s activities and look ahead to 2026.

Why Attend

• Learn practical winter preparedness strategies and updates from local experts.

• Engage in peer discussion about your organization’s planning efforts.

• Participate in the SWHSP Annual Meeting—an opportunity to help shape the partnership’s future.

• Connect with peers and explore opportunities for board service or greater involvement.

Stay tuned for registration details!

The U.S. Small Business Association announced an extension to their application deadline for Physical Damage Loans. Businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters now have until November 12, 2025 to apply for a low-interest loan. Read SBA's press release here for more details.

If you or your organization were affected by the recent flooding in Milwaukee, Waukesha, or Washington Counties, you may be eligible for federal disaster assistance.

✅ Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov
✅ Call FEMA’s Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585)
✅ Use the FEMA mobile app

Even if you have insurance, FEMA may be able to provide help with temporary housing, essential repairs, or other disaster-related needs.