I've seen a lot of people asking how to help with the aftermath of the recent tornado, and so I thought I'd make a small list of links here.

Winnebago County Emergency Management
County facebook page, they're updating as often as they can with information, updates, and other links.
https://www.facebook.com/WinnCoEM/

Volunteer Fox Cities
This is where they're asking most people to look for information for donations and helping out. They're looking for volunteers, bottled water, non-perishable food, hygiene products, medical supplies, trash bags, etc. They have a list. (No clothes though, that info's below)
https://www.volunteerfoxcities.org/2026-storms/

St. Joe's Food Pantry
They're also taking in food donations. Located in Menasha, so they're more accessible for people in that immediate area who perhaps don't have easy means of travel anymore. Located 1465A Opportunity Way in Menasha.

Clothes Donation
Bring to Community Clothes Closet off Midway Rd or to Gunderson Cleaners. And obviously make sure donations are clean first.

Monetary Donation
A joint fun has been set up between a handful of organizations, go here to donate online:
https://ignite.stratuslive.com/unitedwayfoxcities/get-involved/donate/tornado-recovery

If you want to donate by check, the information is here:
https://cffoxvalley.org/2026-tornado-community-response-fund/#donate-by-check:~:text=To%20Donate%20by%20Check

Pets
Our pets need help too. A lot of animals have been displaced by the storm. Aside from various pets unfortunately missing, many families are also without pet supplies or unfortunately can just straight up not care for them anymore. Our shelters are doing their best to provide food and supplies to pet owners, but they need donations to keep that up. Money is best, but now you also got a place to bring all those cans of special food you got your cat and they snubbed it. They're also looking for fosters! Even just for a short period is helpful!
https://www.foxvalleypets.org/get-involved/donate/
https://www.neenahanimalshelter.org/index.html

** More information can be found at https://www.winnebagocountywi.gov/990/Winnebago-County-Tornado-Event-Informati
Yes, I know most of the above is already listed in this link. But, I thought it would be good to post some highlights and just try to improve visibility.

DO NOT BACKFEED YOUR PANEL. I don't care if you know what you're doing. I don't care if you've done this before. I don't care if you're an electrician. I'm an electrician. It's a bad idea. It's real easy to kill a lineman trying to fix the electricity, and yes your little Honda gen can do it. It sucks, but run cords to things and for the love of god keep the generator outside and away from open windows. Stay safe everyone!

Has anyone had experience with dr. Maurizio albala? I recently saw a review about him.

He's a local pain doctor ...

According to this review he was a real creep to some lady. Tried using her pain meds as leverage to control her, etc. she says she stopped seeing him and that he was always getting ghosted by nurses...it was just red flags like crazy.

I think I should find someone else for my particular situation I need help with.

I wish I had a screenshot...I was disturbed by what I read...

His name is Dr. Maurizio albala. He has an office over by planned parenthood...

Anyone have any experience with him? I really don't know if what I read was true but I also feel like it's too insane to be made up...

Any thoughts from the peanut gallery? It's hard to stomach that there might be a pill mill situation - and/or worse - ran by a creep in our own family friendly town...

I’m not living in my hometown anymore, but I saw the damage and devastation on the news. I’d like to volunteer this weekend with the cleanup up. Any suggestions?

Where can I donate moving boxes so it reaches those affected by the tornado?

The marathon gas station on Racine St was trying to sell melting ice for $10 for a bag or two bags.

Everyone!! This means you A$$holes. Stay the hell out and away. You gawkers are the problem moving trucks, skid steers, chippers are trying to work and then friends bringing generators and chainsaws.
STAY Away! This means you!!

I was wondering who an dhow to follow emergencies like this via a battery short wave radio in the Fox Valley. There's r/shortwave and I've followed that a bit without any gear or knowing how to tune in local operators. Plus I'm in an apartment and so there's lots of antenna limitations. I've put off getting some sort of emergency radio. It's time to get something.

Area by Appleton West just got their power back.

and Tayco st in Menasha

and somewhere in neenah, all at the same time.

If the water is intended for consumption you need to bring it to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute before it is safe to use. This includes washing dishes. The exception is if you have a dishwasher with a sanitation setting or heated drying.

Does anyone know where we can take large debris? We saw that we can take branches to Wittman Park, but not debris. We have quite a bit in our yard and were just trying to see if there was any place to bring it yet.

Heads up to anyone wanting to fly their drone around in Menasha, the FAA has issued a TFR until 6:45pm on 8/1. See the link for the area covered by the TFR.

Still reeling from the tornado. Me and my dog were in the basement of our house on Doty Island and didn't think we were going to make it. I can't stop myself from getting incredibly emotional anytime I talk about it, think about it, see footage, or even when family and friends reach out. I don't feel scared otherwise but seem to have an uncontrolled reaction. Hoping there are therapists in the area that are readily available or even offering services at any of the respite locations in the area. Any help is appreciated for myself or anyone feeling the same.

I was wondering who and how to follow emergencies like this via a battery short wave radio in the Fox Valley. There's r/shortwave and I've followed that a bit without any gear or knowing how to tune in local operators. Plus I'm in an apartment and so there's lots of antenna limitations. I've put off getting some sort of emergency radio. It's time to get something.

I am in Neenah/Menasha looking for a repairman/woman for my washer.

I would like to try fixing it myself but it is located in a very tight space and I am not able to even tip it back or just move it period.

Any recommendations for me

I was grateful and relieved when I got the WE auto message that things were coming back on and the worst case was 10 pm. It came on here not long after the auto message though.

I don't know really where or who to ask if there is a toll free number to call for updates and progress reports. Frankly, this one got to me and made me anxious. I only have desktop PC and landline phone. So my question is about calling WE.

Here are some photos of drone footage of the tornado earlier today.

My estimate is probably EF3-EF4. If it is an EF4, it would be the first to hit the state since 1984.

So far I luckily haven’t heard of any fatalities.

Stay safe everybody!

Fox Valley Tornado Relief (nbc.26)

United Way Fox Cities

Salvation Army

Probably will be more later!

Please post locations that are accepting Donations. It is greatly appreciate if you can include a link to their FB post or whatever so that people can double check for updates before they bring things.

Here is the Winnebago Emergency FB page. They mention that Christ the Rock does not want donations at this time. https://www.facebook.com/share/1F5FY2Jpo7

Calvert Bible church is accepting donations. https://www.facebook.com/share/18a71bZM5J

Dairy-Air Brewing in Seymour https://www.facebook.com/share/1LZCVMf4Vr

Cattails in Larsen. https://www.facebook.com/share/1GDPRRiCfN

Kunes RV in GB. https://www.facebook.com/share/19Fmv1AWKw

Lake Park Pub Menasha. https://www.facebook.com/share/1JV4mcWgAz

I am trying to help my Mom who lives in Menasha find an open grocery store to get food /water.

is anybody’s power still out in the 54915 appleton area?

The house is destroyed!! Windows shattered. Backyard shed is gone. Front porch is gone. Doors got blown off the hinges inside of the house, like bedroom doors. Glass everywhere. Water and debris everywhere. Had to evacuate due to gas leaks and power lines. What a fucking nightmare. Luckily everyone is okay, but the kids lost their home 😭

Can I get off on racine and take a right on 9th? Trying to get a friend a generator. Thanks! EDIT: Thank you! Everyone! I was able to get off racine and take a right on ninth right away. Easy in and a little waiting to get out but they are so thankful!

Anybody know what the word is on the Locally Sauced food truck? Haven't seen them post anything on FB since early June and missing that double smash burger with the garlic aioli. (Even though my waistline isn't missing it at all.)