Menasha Health Department

10/23/2026

If you were affected by the July 27 tornado and need transportation to the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), help may be available.

LSS Make The Ride Happen, a program of Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI, can help residents explore transportation options to get to the center and access disaster recovery assistance.

To arrange transportation:
📞 Call 920-225-1719
📧 Email [email protected]
🕒 Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Please call ahead so staff can discuss your transportation needs, available options and scheduling. If staff are assisting another caller, leave your name and phone number.

The Disaster Recovery Center provides in-person access to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and other recovery resources for residents affected by the July 27 disaster.
Transportation should not prevent residents from seeking the assistance they need as recovery continues.

Learn more about Make The Ride Happen: https://www.lsswis.org/.../connecti.../make-the-ride-happen/

Please share with anyone who may need help getting to the Disaster Recovery Center.

If you were affected by the July 27 tornado and need transportation to the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), help may be available.

LSS Make The Ride Happen, a program of Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI, can help residents explore transportation options to get to the center and access disaster recovery assistance.

To arrange transportation:
📞 Call 920-225-1719
📧 Email [email protected]
🕒 Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Please call ahead so staff can discuss your transportation needs, available options and scheduling. If staff are assisting another caller, leave your name and phone number.

The Disaster Recovery Center provides in-person access to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and other recovery resources for residents affected by the July 27 disaster.

Transportation should not prevent residents from seeking the assistance they need as recovery continues.

Learn more about Make The Ride Happen: https://www.lsswis.org/services/connections-to-community-resources/make-the-ride-happen/

Please share with anyone who may need help getting to the Disaster Recovery Center.

10/22/2026

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE

If you have already submitted a FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency application, there are a few important things to know about what may happen next.

FEMA may call you from an unknown number to follow up on your application, discuss additional assistance, or schedule an inspection. If you recently applied, it is important to answer those calls when you can.
If an inspection is needed, a FEMA inspector may visit your home to document disaster-related damage to the structure, personal property, and essential items. The inspector will not enter areas that are unsafe, and the inspector does not make the final decision about whether you qualify for assistance.

A few reminders as you move through the process:
* Keep an eye out for calls from FEMA, even if the number is unfamiliar.
* Read any letters or notices from FEMA carefully.
* Keep receipts and good records of disaster-related expenses.
* If you have insurance, continue working through your insurance claim.
* Use any FEMA assistance you receive for the disaster-related purpose it was provided for.

We know the process can feel like a lot, especially after everything families have already been dealing with. These graphics help explain what comes next and what to expect as FEMA works through applications.

Please share this information with anyone who has applied for assistance following the tornado.

10/22/2026

Nothing is more wicked than an odorless, invisible gas that makes everyone sick. Carbon monoxide detectors save lives. Make sure yours is installed and working before your heat kicks on this year.

10/20/2026

10/18/2026

Whether you’re working a spell outdoors or enjoying a frolic in the moonlight, check the air quality before you go. Healthy lungs are best for cackling!

10/16/2026

Check your girls, are they getting screened for breast cancer?

Around 382,640 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. That is over 1 women every 2 minutes. Early detection means an increased survival rate.

Bring up breast cancer screening, it may save a life.

More information: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts/

10/16/2026

𝐅𝐄𝐌𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲
𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚

𝑨𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝟐𝟔–𝟑𝟏 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝟐𝟕 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔

MENASHA, Wis. – Winnebago and Outagamie County Emergency Management announce that a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opens Monday, October 19, at 9 a.m. in Menasha to assist residents and businesses impacted by the July 27 tornado and severe storms. An additional center will open in Grand Chute for one week beginning October 26.

The centers are opening following the October 7 federal major disaster declaration, which made federal assistance available to individuals and communities affected by the storms. Winnebago and Outagamie counties were among those approved for federal Individual Assistance.

Located at UW-Fox at1655 University Drive in Menasha, the center will have representatives from the FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) available to answer questions, assist with applications and help residents navigate federal recovery programs.

"We are pleased to have FEMA and SBA resources available locally for residents and businesses impacted by the July 27 tornado," said Winnebago County Emergency Management Director Eric Rassmussen. "Our community has made significant progress in recovery, thanks to the work of local organizations, volunteers and neighbors helping neighbors. These additional federal resources provide another opportunity for those still facing challenges to get the assistance they need."

“Residents impacted by the July 27 tornado are strongly encouraged to apply for FEMA assistance,” said Paula Van De Leygraaf, Outagamie County Emergency Management director. “These funds may help eligible households address disaster-related costs and support the recovery and rebuilding process. Applying is an important first step toward accessing the resources available to help our community move forward.”

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬
𝐅𝐨𝐱 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 – 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚
1655 University Drive
Menasha, WI 54952
Opens October 19 at 9 a.m. and will remain open at least 30 days and until further notice.

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
2250 Grand Chute Boulevard
Grand Chute, WI 54913
Open October 26–31, 2026.
Both locations will operate during the following hours:
𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲: Closed

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐄𝐌𝐀 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Residents are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, the easiest and most efficient way to begin the FEMA application process.

Those who prefer in-person assistance can visit a Disaster Recovery Center to ask questions, get help with applications, check their application status or learn about the appeals process. Residents can also contact FEMA at 1-800-621-3362.

Individuals who have already received assistance from local organizations or other recovery resources are still encouraged to apply. Receiving local assistance does not automatically disqualify survivors from FEMA assistance.

FEMA Individual Assistance may help eligible homeowners and renters with temporary housing, essential home repairs and other uninsured or underinsured disaster-related expenses.

𝐒𝐁𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞
SBA representatives will also be available at the centers to explain federal disaster loan programs and assist applicants.
Businesses of all sizes, homeowners, renters and eligible private nonprofit organizations may qualify for low-interest disaster loans to help cover disaster-related losses and recovery expenses.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬
The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is December 7, 2026.

Residents who need transportation assistance to visit a Disaster Recovery Center can contact Make the Ride Happen at 1-866-907-1493 or visit maketheridehappen.org.

Winnebago and Outagamie counties encourages residents to continue following official updates from FEMA, Wisconsin Emergency Management, Winnebago and Outagamie counties, and local municipalities for information about available recovery resources.

For more information or to apply for assistance, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, call 1-800-621-3362 or visit fema.gov/drc.

10/15/2026

Happy, healthy kids need good indoor air quality. This , learn more from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about clean air in the home.

10/13/2026

Creepy fact: paint on windowsills, walls, and pipes can release lead dust as it crumbles. Lead is toxic to all people, especially children. A lead-safe, ghost-free home is the safest for everyone.

10/09/2026

The nastiest creations aren’t the ones you have to chase through the mountains into the Arctic; they are the ones that grow in food.

Review basic food safety before you create a monster: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/nutrition/safety.htm