Winnebago County Emergency Management

08/15/2026

🚨 📢Legal Resources Available for Tornado Recovery 🚨

As our community continues to recover from the recent tornado, we want to make sure those affected know about resources that may be able to help.

⚖️ Winnebago Free Legal Assistance Clinic
�Volunteer attorneys and paralegals are available to assist community members at upcoming free legal clinics:

📍 Oshkosh Public Library�106 E. Washington Ave., Oshkosh�🗓 Tuesday, August 18�⏰ 4:30-6:30 PM

📍 Menasha Public Library�🗓 Tuesday, September 1�⏰ 4:30-6:30 PM

📍 Neenah Public Library�🗓 Tuesday, September 8�⏰ 4:30-6:30 PM

More information here: https://www.winnebagocountywi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3177/Winnebago-Free-Legal-Assistance-Clinic-2026-PDF?fbclid=IwdGRjcATtTLdwZG9mAWZkaWQWUMhcs5Ynx-v_deXp_CeFUEoOXPk6bGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6fuFKFmbMt6ORfNdAc96HHb0j8fc8MEId_DLhi024dZAoPxaeNTqdIka15jQ_aem_KYKcjvJyic0I6Acd6EM7SA

🏠 Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance Consumer’s Guide to Homeowners Insurance
�Learn more about homeowners insurance, Wisconsin insurance laws, and your rights as a consumer: https://oci.wi.gov/Documents/Consumers/PI-015.pdf

💻 Wisconsin Free Legal Answers
�A virtual legal clinic where income-qualified Wisconsin residents can receive answers to specific legal questions from volunteer attorneys.

https://wi.freelegalanswers.org/

Please share this information with anyone who may benefit from these resources.

08/15/2026

Winnebago County will NOT have the 12 PM outdoor warning siren test today, Saturday, August 15, 2026. If the sirens go off, it is for a real severe weather threat.

Winnebago County Emergency Management does receive daily reports on the status of all the outdoor warning sirens in the County. We do plan to resume the weekly Saturday testing, as the testing is an important aspect of emergency preparedness.

However, due to the recent severe weather that occurred on July 27 that impacted our community, we want to be mindful of the stress and trauma many people are still experiencing.

Winnebago County Crisis Center has a 24 hour, 7 days a week hotline available to residents. If you are in need of immediate support for mental health and/or an emotional emergency, call: 920-233-7707.

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08/14/2026

08/14/2026

COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND UPDATE

Across Winnebago County and the Fox Valley, we have seen an extraordinary response from people who simply wanted to help their neighbors.

We are grateful to the individuals, families, businesses, organizations, volunteers, and donors who have given their time, money, and resources to support those affected by the tornado. We are also thankful for the local nonprofits that continue working directly with residents through the recovery.

United Way Fox Cities and the Community Response Fund partners have now released an update outlining the next phase of financial assistance for affected households.

We are sharing their update so residents can hear directly from the organizations managing these funds and learn more about the process for moving assistance into the community.

This is an important step forward. Winnebago County looks forward to working with the local nonprofit organizations involved in this next phase and to seeing these resources reach affected residents who continue to need help.

As recovery continues, the County will keep listening to our residents, communicating the needs we are seeing, sharing reliable information, and helping connect people with available resources.

The road to recovery will take time, but the generosity shown throughout this region has been remarkable, and we remain grateful to everyone who continues to stand with the people and communities affected by this storm.

One of the most powerful parts of this recovery has been seeing people come together to help. Gifts have come from across our communities and from across the country — from companies and foundations to families, neighborhood fundraisers, lemonade stands and Legion brat fries. Every contribution is part of a remarkable show of care for our neighbors.

The next phase of the Community Response Fund will provide financial assistance to households affected by the tornadoes. At least $1 million has been committed to help people with the costs of recovering and rebuilding.

Local nonprofit partners with experience in this kind of work will connect directly with households, listen to what they need, and help them find the right support.

That support will look different for every household. It may help with housing, utilities, repairs, temporary lodging, childcare, or other expenses that come with recovery. Depending on the need, assistance may be provided directly to a household or paid on their behalf to a service provider.

We’re working to make these resources available to households as quickly as possible.

Read more https://bit.ly/TornadoRecovery-1M

Stay informed as recovery continues. https://unitedwayfoxcities.org/tornado-recovery-impact/

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A heartfelt THANK YOU to Sarah! 💚

Sarah organized a food drive in her hometown of Sheboygan Falls, and then drove a trailer full of food and supplies to help our communities as they recover from the tornado. Together, she and everyone who donated collected an incredible 1,962 pounds of food and supplies! 🙌

We are so grateful for Sarah’s generosity, hard work, and big heart—and to everyone who donated to her food drive. Your kindness is making a real difference for local families. 💚

If you or someone you know has been affected by the tornado, including losing food due to the extended power outage, we are continuing to provide a 6-month Fast Pass for weekly groceries at St. Joe’s.

After the 6 months, we simply ask that you complete our short interview process.

📞 Please call us at 734-9461 for more information or to get started.