FLOOD VICTIM RESOURCES

Food Assistance

 

Food assistance is available to flood victims through the state’s FoodShare Program.  Residents in affected areas must sign up from September 10 to 18.  Please contact your local human services office to determine eligibility.  Click here for local agency contact information.  Click here for FoodShare an application. 

 

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center

 

FEMA will have its Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) mobile unit at the Iowa County Courthouse in Dodgeville on Sunday, September 16 from noon to 7 p.m. and Monday, September 17 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Representatives from Federal and State agencies will be present to answer questions about potential grants or loans to assist in the recovery.  

 

The purpose of the on site ‘disaster recovery center’ will be the opportunity for anyone who desires to speak directly with an agency representative to come in and do so.  Other agencies such as SBA are expected to be present. 

 

If properties have been affected by the flood damage owners should call 1-800-621-3362 or apply online at www.fema.gov to report the damage and provide information.

 

Farm Loss

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has financial help available for farmer with crop loss.    Assistance is available for the flowing:

• Crop losses
• Costs that you will incur from the flooding such as debris removal from farmland, grading, restoring permanent fences, and restoring conservation structures such as grassed waterways, diversions and terraces. If you received cost-sharing to build those structures, that may affect assistance that you receive now. FSA may refer you to the Natural Resources Conservation Service office in your county for conservation assistance.
• Damage to outbuildings and equipment
• Livestock losses
• Loss of milk due to power outages or other flood-related conditions
• Any other losses in your farm business due to flooding

 

Please contact your local Farm Service Agency to determine eligibility.  Follow this link for more information: http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/flood2007/ag_losses.jsp

Unemployment Assistance for Flood Victims

Did you or someone you know miss work because of flooding?  The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development can provide assistance.  Due to flooding some workers were off the job because of hazardous travel or damaged businesses. 

 

Workers must apply for benefits by September 26, 2007. Applications can be filed by calling the Unemployment Insurance Division toll-free at 1-800-822-5246. A special (TTY) number for the hearing impaired is also available at 1-888-393-8914.

 

Wisconsin Emergency Management

 

Protect your property from severe weather.   A checklist of tips for homeowners can be found at the Wisconsin emergency management website or brochures can be requested at by phone at: (608) 242-3232.

 

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