City of Appleton Recent Flooding Incident Response
The City of Appleton is actively responding to recent flooding in areas of the community resulting from extreme rainfall during a short period of time on July 5, 2024. City departments responded swiftly during and after the storm that passed over a portion of Appleton, and efforts have been ongoing to assess the event and identify potential means of support for residents in need. Mayor Woodford and alderpersons with residents effected have been in contact with many members of the community who experienced flooding. The city is organizing support efforts, including special trash collection for affected areas, partnering with the American Red Cross on clean up supplies, and pursuing additional resources from state and federal authorities as well as any philanthropic support that might be available. Mayor Woodford, city staff, and members of the Common Council have been working together to try to bring support to those in need at this challenging time.
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Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Following Flash Flooding in Northeastern Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers has signed Executive Order #234, declaring a state of emergency for Calumet, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Winnebago counties due to severe flooding.
According to the order: “The flooding, caused by heavy rainfall on July 5, led to evacuations in Appleton and Manawa and a dam embankment breach in Manawa. Wisconsin Emergency Management and the Department of Health Services are coordinating relief efforts and resources.”
At this time, City of Appleton staff are reviewing the order and working to identify any potential support resources that might have been made available as a result of the Governor’s order.
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