Recent Flooding - Assistance options
There is a situation page on ReadyWisconsin that provides helpful information around the recent storms and flooding: https://readywisconsin.wi.gov/april-2026-severe-storms-and-flooding/. This page is a one-stop shop for state press releases and resources to assist people, including storm and flood cleanup, insurance, and home repairs.
The following materials cover storm cleanup, safety, flood preparedness, etc.
For home improvement scammers (storm chasers): https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Publications/HI-Transients196.aspx
Insurance - https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/Consumers/Disasters.aspx )
- This includes, after a storm hits, insurance help and flood insurance/damage information.
- Also has public insurance adjuster scam information.
Health and Safety - after a severe storm: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/storms.htm#:~:text=Follow%20these%20safety%20tips%20during%20thunderstorms%3A&text=Stay%20indoors.,metal%20(not%20convertible)%20vehicle
- PDF of that is here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p01037c.pdf
Health and Safety - Flooding: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/flood/index.htm
- This includes flood cleanup safety information, such as mold, as well as the safety of drinking water.
Drinking water - private wells inundated by flooding: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Wells/flood.html
Power outage safety: While there is a section about this on ReadyWisconsin, many utility providers also have this information for consumers on their websites, including reporting outages. (Here's WPS as an example: https://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/safety/storm ) These can be a good tool to help residents connect with their provider information, if you can find them.
RED CROSS - 24-7 Disaster Services Number: 1-800-733-2767
Tracy Hameau, WCEM/NEMBA/NEMAA
Jefferson County Emergency Management Director
Wisconsin Emergency Management Association Vice-President
920-674-7450 – Office