Report storm damage

If you or someone you know has experienced storm damage, please call 211 or complete an online damage report. This helps community leaders understand the impact of the storms and connect impacted neighbors with available resources like food, water, and emergency shelter.

Report damage

Volunteer when the time is right

Volunteer Fox Cities is coordinating volunteer opportunities as needs become clear and it is safe to welcome volunteers. Keep checking Volunteer Fox Cities’ website and Facebook page for volunteer opportunities and guidelines. Recovery will take time, and there will be many ways to help in the weeks and months ahead.

Message from the office of Glenn Grothman - WI US Representative

Right now, state and local officials are conducting assessments on the damage. Once there is a clear picture, they and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) will determine the next steps for addressing the damage, which may include requesting FEMA involvement.

In order for Wisconsin officials to have a full picture to give to FEMA and increase our chances of federal aid, it is vital that you and all residents affected report the damage to local officials. To do this, call either 211 or the Winnebago County Emergency Management line at 920-236-7463. Since the disaster just happened, there is no estimate for the damage that can be used to request federal assistance. Having constituents call in and share this information with local leaders will be greatly beneficial in making the case for a federal disaster declaration.

The process for issuing disaster declarations and activating FEMA’s involvement is as follows:

A Declaration of a State of Emergency by the Governor (either before or after the major disaster has occurred) is a prerequisite for states requesting federal assistance. However, it is important to note that this declaration only activates state resources.

After the disaster, local and state officials must assess the damage from the disaster to determine whether federal assistance is necessary.

If it is determined that federal assistance is necessary, the Governor will send a request for Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) to their FEMA regional administrator. The PDA will be conducted jointly between federal and state officials to determine whether a Presidential Disaster Declaration will be issued.

The PDA is generally completed before the Governor submits a request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. However, the Major Disaster Declaration request must be submitted within 30 days of the incident.

The request must be based upon a finding that the situation is beyond the capability of the State and affected local governments.

Once a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration is issued, the specific services provided by FEMA will be issued based on the findings of the PDA. The services and programs could take the form of either Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, or Hazard Mitigation Assistance.

Additional information:

I have been in contact with local officials and am currently assessing the damages.

My office has also been communicating with state and local officials about the disaster, and are actively monitoring the situation.

I urge that you take pictures and keep detailed records of what happened to your property during the storm.

Click here for guidance from Winnebago County on volunteering, food/water donations, and traffic updates.

FAQ: Can I apply for FEMA assistance after my governor makes an emergency declaration? | FEMA.gov

Lastly, you can contact my office for information on how to report damages, ask questions, or start casework now, or at any point moving forward. This tornado was devastating and as your representative, please know that I am always here to advocate for you.

Fond du Lac Office: 920-907-0624

Washington, DC Office: 202-225-2476