- 211 Wisconsin: Call 211 to report property damage (like flooded basements or collapsed walls) and get connected to various community resources and assistance programs.
- American Red Cross: Provides shelter, food, clothing, essential supplies, and caseworkers for disaster recovery planning and potentially financial assistance, according to their website.
- Find an open Red Cross shelter near you or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
- Specifically, after a recent Milwaukee flood, shelters were established at Holler Park and the Washington Park Senior Center.
- The Salvation Army: Offers immediate assistance, including emergency payments, food, shelter, and more, according to FindHelp.org.
- Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management: This office manages Milwaukee County’s emergency response and recovery efforts. They have a 24/7 number you can call at (414) 257-4709.
- Police and Fire: Call 911 for immediate life-threatening emergencies relate.
Drop off Center for damage items:
A news release from the city says its Drop-Off Centers are free of charge to all residents. Starting Monday, Aug. 1 and continuing through next Sunday, Aug. 17, the centers will be free of charge.
Regular hours remain in effect: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Drop-off Centers are located at 3879 W. Lincoln Avenue on the city’s south side and 6660 N. Industrial Road on the city’s north side.
- Milwaukee Drop-Off Centers are open to residents during extended hours through Sunday, Aug. 17.
- Residents are encouraged to drop off flood-damaged items at the locations on the south and north sides.
- City officials are also urging anyone with damage in their homes to report that damage.
The Red Cross has opened shelters, and TMJ4 News lists locations like Holler Park and the Washington Park Senior Center.
U-Haul is offering free self-storage and U-Box containers at certain locations.
The Wisconsin Emergency Management (.gov) website has information on the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) which includes rental assistance, home repair grants, and other needs assistance.
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (.gov) offers Emergency Assistance (EA) to families facing housing emergencies, including those caused by natural disasters.
The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County provides food and thrift store vouchers and can be reached at 211 for other emergency needs like rent, utilities, and appliances.
FindHelp.org lists various community services, including food pantries, help with housing, and more.
- City of Milwaukee Emergency Management: Check their website or MKE ALERT for updates and alerts.
- 211 Wisconsin: Call 211 for information on a wide range of community services and resources.
- Wisconsin Emergency Management: Visit their website for information on disaster preparedness and recovery.
- FEMA: Register for assistance and find information on their website at www.disasterassistance.gov.
Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) – Through D-SNAP, USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is able to quickly offer short-term food assistance benefits to families suffering in the wake of a disaster.