APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Those in Appleton whose homes were damaged by floods last month can find resources for help online.
City officials on Wednesday announced a flooding recovery resource list was available on the United Way Fox Cities’ 211 website. The list includes directories for help with mental health, damage cleanup and financial coaching.
City leaders also said they have asked county, state and federal governments for help for the victims, but learned that no funding was available. According to the city, the number of properties impacted did not meet the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s minimum standards for a federal emergency declaration.
In a news release Wednesday, the city pointed out that the American Red Cross and Outagamie County Community Emergency Response Team helped with shelter operations and provided free cleanup kits. Rebuilding Together Fox Valley and the St. Vincent de Paul Society have also been helping.
“While the City of Appleton had hoped to secure individual financial support through the extensive governmental and non-governmental outreach conducted over the last several weeks, we are grateful to the many partners who have offered assistance and support in the ways that they could,” the release said.
Some residents have reported their homeowner’s insurance would not cover damage since they did not have flood insurance.
Some homeowners have said the city’s maintenance of its storm and sewer system contributed to the flooding. Mayor Jake Woodford has said that was not the case.
