Local Governments can declare disasters to activate their emergency response plans and seek assistance from higher levels of government. A disaster declaration allows government entities to exercise emergency powers, like ordering evacuations or controlling access to affected areas. It also can trigger federal aid programs for individuals and public infrastructure.

The Red Cross of Wisconsin is available to help displaced residents. Please visit their website for assistance. Red Cross Wisconsin

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has some great information on what to do following a storm when you have damage to your personal property, visit after a storm hits.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners also have a helpful downloadable/printable guide on how to handle your post-disaster claims. View the post-disaster guide here.

Helpful Links

Wisconsin DNR | How to clean up safely. 

Wisconsin 211 | Links and resources on disasters  

Commissioner of Insurance | Helpful information on filing claims and finding insurance 

Vital Records | How to recover lost records like birth certificates or marriage licenses 

Local Food Pantries | Links to food pantries in Dodge County

SBA Loans for Physical Damage | Coming Soon!

Economic Support | Connect with Dodge County services for individuals experiencing economic hardship  

Depending on the type of business you own, you may be qualified for disaster relief funds in a number of categories, please review the list below.

Farmers & Agriculture 

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture & Consumer Protection | Resources for flooding

USDA | Disaster recovery programs for farms

Businesses

Office of the Commissioner of Insurance | File claims or report insurance fraud

SBA Disaster Assistance | Coming soon!