Flooding in the Driftless

With the increasing frequency of such disastrous storm and flood events the reality of climate destabilization has continued to hit our area and community hard. Recovering and healing efforts are underway. We have the chance to come together as a community to provide help to all those in need and make informed decisions about our futures in this beautiful area, we call home.

Flooding Information and Resources:

A State of Emergency was recently declared for the entire state of Wisconsin in response to widespread flooding.
Individuals affected by flooding should contact their local County Emergency Management Office to request assistance or report damage.

County Emergency Management contacts:
Crawford County: (608) 326-0266
Vernon County: (608) 637-5266
La Crosse County: (608) 789-4811
Monroe County: (608) 269-8711

Reporting Damage: Call 2-1-1 or 877-947-2211 to report damage, so when assistance relief does become available, they have an accurate assessment of what damage has been sustained.

Help Line: Call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 to speak to a counselor trained in crisis support services.

Red Cross Shelter: The Red Cross has opened a shelter at the Westby High School (206 West Ave. S.) if residents need shelter or food assistance.

WI Dept. of Health Services Flood Hazards and Recovery
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/flood/index.htm

WI Emergency Management
http://ready.wi.gov/flooding/AUG2018.asp

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