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Let's help our neighborsOn February 8, 2024, over 30 households were damaged or destroyed by the F2 tornado that ripped through Brodhead, Evansville, Fulton, Edgerton, Albion & Lake Koshkonong. There was no loss of human life, but there are damages of more than $2.4 million across the area - houses, barns, livestock, outbuildings, equipment, and more. The February Tornado Recovery Task Force is receiving funds for these neighbors who will have a long road ahead of them to rebuild and recover from this disaster. There are many variables to insurance and damages, we want to make sure that all the gaps in recovery are filled. Healing will come, but we ask for your help where you can - resources, prayers, and kindness. We are grateful for you and your generosity as we recover one day at a time.
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FEBRUARY TORNADO RELIEF TASK FORCE (FTRTF) RESOURCE GUIDE
FTRTF has compiled a resource guide to assist those working through the long-term recovery. Please download a copy and share with anyone you think may benefit from the information. ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Due to potential adverse impacts to wells, we are offering a free bacteria water test to those impacted by the tornado. A test kit can be picked up at the health department or call 608-757-5405 for other arrangements. If you well impact concerns other than bacteria, please call and we can discuss other testing or corrective actions. If you had water damage from the tornado, we have staff available to discuss methods to control mold. Rick Wietersen, MS, Environmental Health Manager. Phone: (608)757-5405 | Mobile: (608)728-0712 Email: [email protected] Web: co.rock.wi.us/departments/public-health Address: 3328 N US Hwy 51, Janesville, WI 53547 WISCONSIN DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, TRADE & CONSUMER PROTECTION (DATCP): We want to protect homeowners soliciting repairs in the aftermath of February’s tornado. Our hotline: (800)422-7128 or [email protected] (7:45 am to 4:30 pm M-F) can answer your questions about repair agreements and best practices for selecting a contractor. Property owners should be skeptical of door-to-door repair crew. Ask friends, family, or neighbors for recommendations. Bennet Merens, Outreach Specialist Phone: (414)391-8082 | Cell: (414) 391-8082 Email: [email protected] Web: datcp.wi.gov Address: 2811 Agriculture Dr., Madison, WI 53708 TEAM RUBICON: Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization, built to serve global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Team Rubicon focuses on three areas of impact: Disaster Response, from mitigation to immediate response and recovery; Rebuild, to maintain the fabric of communities through resilient building methods; and International, providing emergent and surge medical services, WASH, and disaster risk reduction for communities in need. Charles Ho Fung, North Branch, Eastern WI Metro Office: (561)414-3014 Email: [email protected] Web: teamrubiconusa.org Address: International Charitable Organization based in Los Angeles, CA. WISCONSIN OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE: We are here to help you if you have a question or concern about your insurance policy or claim. We can assist with complaints related to coverage issues, claim denials, premium problems, and more. You can call us at (800) 236-8517 or (608) 266-3585, or visit our website to File a Complaint or Ask a General Insurance Question. Christina Keeley, Consumer Affairs Chief Phone: (608) 267-3868 | Toll Free: 800-236-8517 Email: [email protected] Address: 2811 Agriculture Dr., Madison, WI 53708 Web: oci.wi.gov AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RESPONSE & RECOVERY: The American Red Cross is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education in the United States. Assistance can include: Financial assistance to help with immediate needs; Health related advocacy (such as prescriptions, eye glasses, etc.); Mental health and spiritual care support; Recovery support. Burlie Williams, Disaster Program Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: (608)469-8441 and 1-800-RED-CROSS 24-7 Disaster Services Number: 1-833-583-3111 Address: 4860 Sheboygan Ave, Madison, WI 53705 Web: redcross.org |
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FEBRUARY TORNADO RELIEF TASK FORCE (FTRTF)
The February Tornado Recovery Task Force (FTRTF), under the guidance of Wisconsin Emergency Management (and in conjunction with Rock County Sheriff) has agreed to meet and work together to address the needs of residents from Evansville, WI to Edgerton, WI, and area townships in response to the February Tornado. We will strive to respond to emotional, physical and spiritual needs of the 31 homes that were impacted. The FTRTF will work to avoid duplication of efforts, while filling in the gap for the needs not met by relief systems such as private insurance, FEMA, Red Cross, Small Business Administration and other disaster recovery programs. The Task Force will seek to:
Participants in this effort include: Austin Schmelzer, [email protected] (Committee Chair), Matt and Becca Poock, St. John’s Church, [email protected], Jen Wiedel/Creekside Place Inc., [email protected], Mike and Debbe Topel, [email protected], Shelly Andrew, [email protected], Amy Floan, [email protected], Sarah Williams, [email protected] (Edgerton Outreach), Sarah Tachon, [email protected], Pat Carr, [email protected] (*Looking to add more participants) *The goal of the February Tornado Recovery Task Force is to fill the gaps not met by FEMA, SBA, Red Cross and your personal insurance. Please look into these resources first. We are here to fill in the gap after these resources have been utilized. |
COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
St. John’s Church, 608-882-4044, 312 S. Third Street, Evansville, WI, [email protected], https://stjohns-lc.org/ Evansville Community Care Closet, 608-882-4532, 202 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI, [email protected], https://stjohns-lc.org/community/care-closet AWARE, 608-882-9900, 209 S. 1st Street, Evansville, [email protected], community-action.org/outreach/aware-in-evansville/ Piggly Wiggly, 608-882-5308, 8 N Cty Highway M, Evansville, WI, www.pigglywiggly.com Evansville Fire Department, 608-882-9934, 425 Water St., Evansville, WI, https://www.facebook.com/evansvillewifire/ |
Neighbors in Action!
Sending gratitude to the 110 people from in state (and out of state!) that showed up to help our neighbors - the Pryce Family -with Tornado cleanup! February Tornado Recovery Task Force in action! Way to be there Team Rubicon - South Branch and The Salvation Army Rock County! So thankful for you.
