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The following is a list of resources that may help you if your are in need of flood assistance.  You can also click the logos below to get to the respective organizations website.  As we get more information we will post it.  So make sure you stay logged on.

 

 

 

Flood Emergency Assistance Team (F.E.A.T.) Opens New Headquarters
Group partners with MATA to provide aid to flood victims
 
 
(Milwaukee - August 27, 2010) The Flood Emergency Assistance Team (F.E.A.T.) announced today that it has opened a new headquarters to manage the organization’s grassroots effort to provide aid to victims of the flood that ravaged parts of Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs on July 15, 22 and 23.
 
F.E.A.T. is a community based volunteer, non-governmental organization (NGO) whose mission is to provide relief and resources to flood-stricken residents of the Milwaukee area.
 
During an information session held on August 18, 2010, at Parklawn Assembly of God Church, F.E.A.T. collected more than 600 damage assessment forms from attendees who suffered losses as a result of the storms. F.E.A.T. volunteers are currently analyzing and sorting that data and will soon begin the process of deploying workers to assist those in need of cleaning, debris removal and other restorative functions. 
 
The headquarters building, located at 2404 W. Clyburn Street, is the home of the Milwaukee Access Telecommunications Authority (MATA), whose mission is to provide access to multimedia technology for the purposes of education and information to Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs. The collaboration with MATA provides F.E.A.T. with a much needed home base for its outreach efforts. Read More

 

 

 

Resource Station

 

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF APPLIANCES, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST YOU CAN STOP BY THE 1290 WMCS STUDIOS, 4222 W. CAPITOL DRIVE MONDAY - FRIDAY BETWEEN 8AM AND 5PM AND PICK UP A $50 GIFT CARD COURTESY OF APPLIANCE WORLD.  THESE GIFT CARDS ARE GOOD ON MAYTAG APPLIANCES.  SOME RULES/RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY. 

 

 

Important Phone Numbers & Websites

 

 

City Residents Can Use Online Report Form or Call 286-CITY To Report Flood Backups 
The City of Milwaukee is tracking reports of basement backups as a result of the unusually heavy rainfall. If you experienced a basement backup as a result of these storms, please let us know.

Flood Debris Removal

City Sanitation crews began collecting flood debris on Friday, July 23 and will work extended hours until all flood debris has been collected.  Residents should place flood debris at the curb and contact 286-CITY (2489) for collection.

Milwaukee residents can also take flood damaged debris to the Self-Help Centers located at 6732 N Industrial Road and 3879 W Lincoln Avenue. Hours have been extended from 7AM – 7PM daily (including Wednesday when we’re normally closed) until further notice. The $15 construction debris charge is suspended until further notice. Read more...

Flood Clean-up Tips 
The recent storms can turn dry basements into damp, mildewy places. The following links can help you with your clean-up.

Other Helpful Information

  • Milwaukee’s Drinking Water Continues to be Safe to Drink
  • The water department’s 24-hour hotline, 286-3710 is available if flooding continues and your water needs to be shut off for safety reasons
  • The American Red Cross has shelter and services available, you may reach them at 800-236-8680
  • If you have a power outage, please call We-Energies at 800-662-4797

 

 

1-800-236-8680 - The American Red Cross

 

 

 

 

1-800-662-4797 - We Energies - to report power outages.

 

 

 

Flood Damage Report

 

 

Click here to fill out a Flood Damage Report

 

 

To access the 2-1-1 @ IMPACT Online Resource Directory, click here.
To access community links, click here.

2-1-1 @ IMPACT is a central access point for Milwaukee County residents who need assistance with family, health and social services. This 24-hour central access point for information and referral serves nearly 100,000 people each year. It is prevention and pre-crisis focused. When someone calls 2-1-1 @ IMPACT, they will speak with a Community Resource Specialist - a professional trained to listen carefully to the caller's needs, help assess their situation and connect them to an agency that will respond to their needs.

Assistance is available for a wide range of issues,

211 - To request Flooding Assistance.  Senior Citizens can also call 211 to request help in the clean up process, removing items from your basements.

 

 

You can help those in need.

 

All Saints Catholic Church - 4051 N. 25th St. is accepting donations and distributing food items and other services to area residents.  If you would like to make a contribution, stop by or call (414) 444-5610.

 

 

 

 

 
Flood Emergency Assistance Team (F.E.A.T.) Opens New Headquarters
Group partners with MATA to provide aid to flood victims
 
(Milwaukee - August 27, 2010) The Flood Emergency Assistance Team (F.E.A.T.) announced today that it has opened a new headquarters to manage the organization’s grassroots effort to provide aid to victims of the flood that ravaged parts of Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs on July 15, 22 and 23.
 
F.E.A.T. is a community based volunteer, non-governmental organization (NGO) whose mission is to provide relief and resources to flood-stricken residents of the Milwaukee area.
 
During an information session held on August 18, 2010, at Parklawn Assembly of God Church, F.E.A.T. collected more than 600 damage assessment forms from attendees who suffered losses as a result of the storms. F.E.A.T. volunteers are currently analyzing and sorting that data and will soon begin the process of deploying workers to assist those in need of cleaning, debris removal and other restorative functions. 
 
The headquarters building, located at 2404 W. Clyburn Street, is the home of the Milwaukee Access Telecommunications Authority (MATA), whose mission is to provide access to multimedia technology for the purposes of education and information to Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs. The collaboration with MATA provides F.E.A.T. with a much needed home base for its outreach efforts. Read More