Cross Plains Area EMS

09/04/2026

Disasters can strike without warning and being ready to act can help protect you and those around you. September is National Preparedness Month and Dane County Emergency Management encourages everyone to be ready for the unexpected!

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

Call 988

08/29/2026

🚲 A Friendly Reminder from Chief Tony

With more e-bikes and e-scooters out on our roads and paths, I wanted to share a quick reminder about the rules in Wisconsin and right here in Cross Plains.

Wisconsin law recognizes three classes of e-bikes:

• Class 1: Pedal-assist up to 20 mph
• Class 2: Motor-assisted, with assistance up to 20 mph
• Class 3: Pedal-assist up to 28 mph

E-bikes have fully operable pedals and an electric motor of 750 watts or less. Wisconsin law prohibits anyone under 16 from operating a Class 3 e-bike.

Our Cross Plains Ordinance §51.14 adds some additional requirements, including:

• Class 3 e-bikes are not permitted on Village sidewalks, shared-use paths, park paths, conservation trails or conservation areas.
• Class 1 & 2 e-bikes and e-scooters are limited to 15 mph in those areas.
• Yield to pedestrians and obey stop signs and traffic laws.
• No racing or trick riding.
• Use proper lights and reflectors after dark.
• Anyone under 18 riding an e-bike or e-scooter must wear a properly fitted helmet.

Our goal isn’t to discourage anyone from enjoying these great ways to get around—it’s simply to help everyone understand the rules and share our roads and paths safely.

If you need a helmet please contact us we may be able to help.

If you have any additional questions please contact us.

Thanks for looking out for one another, and as always, ride safe!

— Chief Tony

08/29/2026

We’re offering several opportunities to attend a Stop The Bleed training. Scan the QR code for details and registration.

08/27/2026

Just a reminder when life is stressful, you’re having an awful day, or things are not going the way you hoped.

08/26/2026

How do natural hazards affect the lives of those living in Dane County? Dane County is updating its Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, which helps guide efforts to reduce the impacts of disasters.

If you live in Dane County, take this survey to help identify natural hazards at https://bit.ly/DCNHMP-2026

Public feedback helps to guide this process, as the county and participating municipalities work to complete the update in 2027.

08/20/2026