FEMA Assesses Fox Cities Tornado Damage | Madison News

FEMA teams are now on the ground in the Fox Cities, conducting a detailed damage assessment after a devastating EF-3 tornado struck July 27th. Covering four counties — Outagamie, Winnebago, Forest, and Vilas — they’ve already reviewed nearly 1,200 properties virtually and plan to inspect another 700 in person. Unlike flood damage, tornado impacts are often visible from the street, speeding up the process. This is the second major federal emergency response in the area this year — the first was for April’s flooding, which secured $23 million in aid. While this assessment doesn’t guarantee federal disaster help, it’s a critical step toward potential recovery funding if state resources prove insufficient. Residents are urged to save all repair receipts, moving expenses, and insurance claims paperwork — and file those claims ASAP. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/37a16b1726a04722