Grace and God's peace to all of you, especially those in the midst of flood recovery. After visiting sites across the southern end of Wisconsin this past week, one thing I do know -- this recovery to a "new normal" is going to take some time. I am sharing both time-sensitive documents and a summary of what has happened. Information to share:

1. A map of disaster recovery centers

2. A summary of FEMA applications and a map of individual assistance requests

3. Current listing of FoodShare assistance and time lines

4. A link to the Department of Health and Family Services health safety and flood recovery guides

5. A link to the site for making flood buckets

This next week the Wisconsin VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster), which Lutheran Disaster Response is a part of, will begin organizing the long-term recovery committees for the area in meeting unmet needs. Again, check the "211" resources. It is a great source for information and getting needs connected to service.

In His service,

Pastor Gary A. Grindeland
Vice President of Church & Community Relations
State Coordinator for Lutheran Disaster Response
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan, Inc.
647 W. Virginia St., Suite 300
Milwaukee, WI 53204-1535
O) 414/325-3012
F) 414/325-3124
C) 414/659-4327
ggrindeland@lsswis.org

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