Flood Resources

Flood 2025
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Update: 8/28/25

As Milwaukee County recovers from recent flooding, your safety is a priority.

If you’ve experienced property damage, report it to 2-1-1. You can call or visit 211wisconsin.communityos.org/damage-report to submit your information.

Need cleanup assistance? Reporting your damage connects you with Crisis Cleanup, a trusted organization that pairs volunteers with those in need.

If you’re displaced, reach out to the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit the Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy at 6600 W. Melvina Street in Milwaukee for temporary emergency shelter.

Remember to stay safe while cleaning up. Assume anything touched by floodwater is contaminated and be cautious with electrical equipment.

For more information and resources, visit county.milwaukee.gov/2025FloodResources.

Emergency and Immediate Assistance:
  • 211 Wisconsin: Call 211 to report property damage (like flooded basements or collapsed walls) and get connected to various community resources and assistance programs.
  • American Red Cross: Provides shelter, food, clothing, essential supplies, and caseworkers for disaster recovery planning and potentially financial assistance, according to their website.
    • Find an open Red Cross shelter near you or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
    • Specifically, after a recent Milwaukee flood, shelters were established at Holler Park and the Washington Park Senior Center.
  • The Salvation Army: Offers immediate assistance, including emergency payments, food, shelter, and more, according to FindHelp.org.
  • Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management: This office manages Milwaukee County’s emergency response and recovery efforts. They have a 24/7 number you can call at (414) 257-4709.
  • Police and Fire: Call 911 for immediate life-threatening emergencies relate.

Drop off Center for damage items: 

A news release from the city says its Drop-Off Centers are free of charge to all residents. Starting Monday, Aug. 1 and continuing through next Sunday, Aug. 17, the centers will be free of charge.

Regular hours remain in effect: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Drop-off Centers are located at 3879 W. Lincoln Avenue on the city’s south side and 6660 N. Industrial Road on the city’s north side.

  • Milwaukee Drop-Off Centers are open to residents during extended hours through Sunday, Aug. 17.
  • Residents are encouraged to drop off flood-damaged items at the locations on the south and north sides.
  • City officials are also urging anyone with damage in their homes to report that damage.
Shelters:

The Red Cross has opened shelters, and TMJ4 News lists locations like Holler Park and the Washington Park Senior Center. 

Storage:

U-Haul is offering free self-storage and U-Box containers at certain locations. 

Financial Assistance:

The Wisconsin Emergency Management (.gov) website has information on the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) which includes rental assistance, home repair grants, and other needs assistance. 

Emergency Assistance:

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (.gov) offers Emergency Assistance (EA) to families facing housing emergencies, including those caused by natural disasters. 

Material Assistance:

The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County provides food and thrift store vouchers and can be reached at 211 for other emergency needs like rent, utilities, and appliances. 

Other Resources:

FindHelp.org lists various community services, including food pantries, help with housing, and more. 

Where to Find More Information:

Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) – Through D-SNAP, USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is able to quickly offer short-term food assistance benefits to families suffering in the wake of a disaster.