RecoveryFriday, November 6
Winnebago, Outagamie and Calumet counties launch a long-term recovery effort for flood and tornado survivors
The Good Day Oshkosh team
If you're still rebuilding after April's flooding or the July 27 tornado, there's a new place to ask for help. Leaders from the three counties announced a coordinated long-term recovery effort Thursday in Menasha, and nearly 50 organizations are working together.
“For many families, the hardest part of recovery is now, and what comes now.”
A joint effort spans three counties
- Nearly 50
- organizations working together
- 3
- counties: Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago
Source: WFRV Local 5
The new Unmet Needs Form, which WFRV says covers needs from housing and food to transportation and emotional support, is for hardships that insurance, FEMA or other help haven't resolved. Submitting it doesn't guarantee financial help, but the committee can connect you with case management and organizations that may help.
- FEMA deadline: Dec. 7, 2026
- Apply: DisasterAssistance.gov or 1-800-621-3362
- In person: Disaster Recovery Center, 1655 University Drive, Menasha
- The Unmet Needs Form is separate from FEMA's application
Two disasters led to the new recovery effort
- AprilHistoric flooding hits Shiocton, Bovina, Nichols, New London and Fremont.
- July 27An EF3 tornado strikes Menasha, Fox Crossing, Neenah, Grand Chute and Appleton.
- Nov. 5Counties announce the recovery effort and the Unmet Needs Form.
- Dec. 7Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance.
Sources: NBC26, WFRV Local 5
Sources: NBC26, WFRV Local 5