Storm Response Resources

Following recent storms a variety of resources are available to help you and your family. if you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact my office.

Statewide Resources

IMPACT 211 is supporting Wisconsin Emergency Management by collecting reports of property damage caused by flooding such as water/sewage in basements, collapsed walls, lightening-related incidents, etc. 

• Call 211
• Visit: https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/damage-report

Information from the damage reports is shared with local, state and federal offices responsible for making data-informed decisions and coordinating response efforts, as resources allow. Reporting damage does not guarantee assistance, including financial support, but may help with disaster recovery efforts. IMPACT 211 does not facilitate callbacks to individuals and families experiencing damage who have filed a report. However, partners engaged with emergency response may contact you. 

IMPACT 211 provides 24/7 information and referral to programs and services that are available to help people in the aftermath of this community disaster. We continue to update our database as we become aware of new/changing resources. 

Rock County Resources

• Multi-agency resources center
  • Saturday, April 25 2026
  • 10am-4pm
  • Blackhawk Technical College
  • Temporary one-stop service hub established to help those impacted by the recent storms and ongoing flooding
  • Includes government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to provide on-site aid such as financial assistance, housing support, mental health services, and more.
     
• Rock County Government Website:https://www.co.rock.wi.us/ 

Includes Rock County Emergency Management Resources, Flood and Tornado Resources, High Water Location Map, and Flooding and Sandbagging Volunteer Registration

• Cleanup Kits: Kits include push brooms, sponges, work gloves, nitrate gloves, nuisance masks, mops, floor sweeps, disinfectant cleaners, garbage bags, scrub brushes, floor squeegees and a handle for brooms and mops.
• The county has cleanup kits available at the gym entrance of the Salvation Army, 514 Sutherland Ave., Janesville, and the Orfordville Fire Department, 173 N. Wright St. 

City of Janesville:

• Following the April 17 flooding event, staff from the City of Janesville and cooperating public agencies will conduct damage assessments across the community this Sunday, April 19, and Monday, April 20.

  These assessments will help the City of Janesville and Rock County gauge the scale of the disaster and guide ongoing response efforts.

  Assessment teams may visit your property to document damage. Visits are brief, and all staff will display official identification while in the field.

• Residents may also call 211 to independently report damage to their home, mobile home, apartment, or business
• Residents should report nonhazardous debris by calling the city's nonemergency number at 608-757-2244
• The City of Janesville will continue to inform the community of updates as they become available. Information will be shared via the City of Janesville’s Facebook, website, and emailed press releases.

Walworth County Resources

• Emergency Management: https://www.co.walworth.wi.us/268/Emergency-Management
• Report damage to IMPACT 211: Call 2-1-1 for assistance or complete the online disaster report at: https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/damage-report

Racine County Resources

• Report damage to IMPACT 211: Call 2-1-1 for assistance or complete the online disaster report at: https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/damage-report
• River Levels: https://www.racinecounty.gov/departments/ready-racine-county/hazards-disasters/river-levels#:~:text=The%20Advanced%20Hydrologic%20Prediction%20Service%20(AHPS)%20is,at%20Raymond**%20*%20**Root%20River%20at%20Racine**

Kenosha County Resources

• Emergency Management: https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/511/Emergency-Management
• Kenosha County Flood Resources: https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/2474/Flood-Preparedness-Resources
• Report property damage from recent flooding to IMPACT 211: 

Milwaukee County Resources

If you have flood damage, please report it:

• Call 211

• Visit https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/damage-report

Avoiding Scams

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. issued warnings and guidance for families to avoid scams following recent flooding. For more information click here or read their release below.

Tips for Homeowners Seeking Repair Contractors

• Hire established local contractors.
• Ask for recommendations from trusted sources like friends, neighbors, and insurance agents.
• Check with a local building inspector if permits are needed for the repair job, then have them inspect the completed work before making final payments to the contractor.
• Make sure there is a written contract which specifies what work will be done, what materials will be used, a start and completion date, and warranty details.
• Receive lien waivers for every payment made for home repairs to any hired contractors.
• Keep copies of all contracts, receipts, communications, warranties, and written materials.

Homes are not the only property that may have sustained severe weather damage. Many consumers rely on their motor vehicles for everyday transportation, and seeking repairs can be a stressful experience. Consumers can protect themselves by knowing their rights, resources, and these auto repair tips:

Tips for Vehicle Owners Seeking Auto Body Work

• Ask for shop recommendations from friends, family, and other local sources they trust. If the work will be covered by insurance, select a shop with the insurance provider.
• Search for online reviews of the company and contact the DATCP Bureau of Consumer Protection to check if a specific shop has a record of complaints.
• Document all transactions and communications, including specific dates, times, expenses, promises made, and the names of shop employees.

Auto body repair shops cannot make repairs that the owner did not authorize or increase the price of those repairs without authorization after the consumer received an estimate or quote. A shop may hold a vehicle until the consumer pays for authorized repairs but cannot hold the vehicle if they refuse to pay for unauthorized repairs. After work is complete, the shop must provide an invoice describing and listing the cost for all repairs, replaced parts, and labor.

Insurance Tips

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) published an After a Storm Hits Fact Sheet which can help consumers understand their policy options and coverage. After severe weather strikes, consumers should:

• Notify their insurance agent or company right away to begin the insurance claim process.
• Make a list of damaged items, including any damage to the home's structure.
• Take photos of damages, including dented siding, damaged shingles, broken windshields, etc.
• Keep swatches of damaged material like shingles and siding.
• Keep damaged items – they should not be thrown out without the claim adjuster's agreement.
• Retain all receipts for repairs or replacement of damaged property.

State law protects consumers and businesses against insurance fraud. In Wisconsin, contractors:

• Cannot promise to pay any portion of an owner's property insurance deductible.
• Cannot negotiate with an insurance company on behalf of a customer. Contractors can only discuss damages and costs with insurers with the customer's permission.
• Must ask if the work is related to an insurance claim before they enter into a contract.
• Must notify customers of their right to cancel the contract within three business days if their insurer denies any portion of the claim for work.