The August floods reminded us that disasters impact more than individual households—they disrupt entire networks of organizations serving our communities. Operation Deep Freeze is a tabletop exercise hosted by the Southeast Wisconsin COAD to strengthen coordination before the next emergency.
DETAILS:
- EVENT: Operation Deep Freeze: COAD Tabletop Exercise
- DATE: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- TIME: 9:00AM – 12:00PM
- FORMAT: In-person
- LOCATION: Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management
This interactive, discussion-based session will:
- Explore a widespread winter emergency impacting Southeast Wisconsin—a realistic scenario for our region.
- Provide space to connect your own organizational plans with those of other partners, including government and nongovernment agencies.
- Strengthen relationships across sectors and highlight the everyday roles that contribute to resilience.
Who should attend?
Priority will be given to current COAD members, but registration is also open to partners active throughout Southeast Wisconsin, including those interested in learning more about COAD.
The following types of organizations may find value in participating:
- Schools and universities
- Healthcare and public health organizations
- Human services providers
- Faith-based and community organizations
- Nonprofits and service agencies
- Private sector partners (utilities, transportation, critical infrastructure, businesses)
- Emergency management and government agencies
To Register:
Go to: www.pre-emergency.com and select “online registration” in the lower right side of the page. Enter the following information:
- Event Title: COAD
- Exercise Date: 11/04/25
- Event Location: Waukesha Co. EOC
- Your Name, Phone Number and Email Address
- Your Role: Player
Please register by October 22, 2025.
Questions? Contact us at coadsewi@gmail.com
