MENASHA, Wis. — Residents and business owners affected by the July 27 tornado will have a new place to turn for recovery assistance starting Monday, Oct. 19.
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Center will open at 9 a.m. Monday at UW-Fox, 1655 University Drive in Menasha, according to Winnebago and Outagamie County Emergency Management.
A second temporary center is scheduled to open in Grand Chute for one week, from Oct. 26 through Oct. 31.
Fox Cities Disaster Recovery Center – Menasha
- 1655 University Drive Menasha, WI 54952
- Opens October 19 at 9 a.m. and will remain open at least 30 days and until further notice.
Grand Chute Fire Department Disaster Recovery Center
- 2250 Grand Chute Boulevard Grand Chute, WI 54913
- Open October 26–31, 2026.
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
The centers are opening after a federal major disaster declaration issued Oct. 7 made assistance available to individuals and communities affected by the storms. Winnebago and Outagamie counties were among those approved for federal Individual Assistance.
Representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available at the Menasha center to answer questions, assist with applications and help residents navigate available federal recovery programs. Residents are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or contact FEMA at 1-800-621-3362.
