City of Menasha
10 PM–5 AM curfew
Citywide and in effect until further notice. Essential workers are exempt.
Menasha Police noticeLife-threatening emergency? Call 911. Stay away from downed lines and do not cross barricades.
Verified Jul 28 · 8:30 AM CDTFox Valley, Wisconsin
Start here after the tornado.
Use this hub for a current Fox Valley overview and your next steps. Call 211 for help matched to your household.
Call 911Life-threatening emergencyCall 211Help for your householdSee current conditionsOrders, shelter, water and travel
Information is changing quickly.Every item below links to its original source and shows when we last checked it.
Fox Valley briefing
Right now.
Fully reviewed 8:30 AM TuesdayReviews at 10 AM, 2 PM, 6 PM & 10 PM through Wednesday; then 10 AM & 6 PM daily
Fox Crossing east side
10 PM–5 AM curfew
Applies east of Little Lake Butte des Morts until further notice.
Village updateFox Crossing Utilities East
Boil-water order
Also affects portions of Menasha served by this system. Conserve water.
Boil-water instructionsEmergency shelter
Tuesday hours unconfirmed
Christ the Rock was the overnight shelter. Call 211 before traveling.
Call 211Drinking water
Distribution begins at 9 AM
Menasha Piggly Wiggly, 1151 Midway Road. Check before traveling.
Distribution noticeCommunity response
Donations not requested
Do not self-deploy. Prepare through Volunteer Fox Cities instead.
Volunteer guidanceYour recovery path
Start where you are.
You do not need to finish everything today. Take the next useful step, save your records, and return when you are ready.
Right now
Stabilize people and immediate needs.
- Leave any structure that appears unstable.
- Keep everyone away from downed or damaged utility lines.
- Check shelter, medication, mobility equipment, and pet needs.
- Use 911 only for immediate threats to life or safety.
Today
Document damage and open the claim.
- Photograph and video every damaged room and exterior side.
- Make a written list of damaged and missing belongings.
- Report property damage through 211.
- Contact your insurer and save names, claim numbers, and call notes.
Next 48 hours
Secure temporary needs and plan cleanup.
- Ask 211 about housing, food, medication, transportation, and pet options.
- Confirm emergency repairs with your insurer before authorizing work.
- Keep every hotel, food, supply, boarding, and repair receipt.
- Do not discard damaged items until your adjuster agrees, unless officials require it.
This week and beyond
Protect the longer recovery.
- Schedule adjuster visits and keep a dated recovery log.
- Verify contractors and get the scope, price, dates, and warranty in writing.
- Do not pay large cash deposits or sign under pressure.
- Watch official sources for July 27 government assistance; do not assume April programs apply.
Wisconsin Consumer Protection Hotline: 800-422-7128
Help for an affected household
Details and next steps
Begins 9:00 AM Tuesday
Check the latest distribution notice Safe drinking water
Free bottled water at Menasha Piggly Wiggly
Distribution begins at 9:00 AM Tuesday, July 28, at 1151 Midway Road and continues only while supplies last. Check the source before traveling.
Verify before travelLast checked 8:30 AM
Emergency shelter
Christ the Rock Community Church
W6254 US Highway 10/114, Menasha
This was confirmed as the overnight shelter Monday. Tuesday morning hours have not yet been separately announced. Service animals are permitted; other pets were not accepted overnight.
Verify current shelter status before travelingAction neededOfficial local direction
Property damage
Report damage through 211
Reporting helps local agencies understand the scale of damage and coordinate recovery. This is separate from calling your insurer.
Not yet verifiedPet-specific shelter
Pets
Call 211 before relocating a pet
The emergency shelters announced overnight do not accept pets other than service animals. No separate official pet-lodging site has been confirmed yet.
Call 211 for current optionsImportant distinction
Federal individual assistance is not yet confirmed for this tornado.
Winnebago County has FEMA information online for the April 2026 disaster. Do not assume that application or deadline applies to July 27 losses unless an official source explicitly says so.
Safety orders & travel
Know before you leave.
Fox Crossing east side only
10 PM–5 AM curfew
Applies only east of Little Lake Butte des Morts and remains in effect until further notice. Essential workers are exempt.
Official Fox Crossing updateCity of Menasha
10 PM–5 AM curfew
Applies citywide and remains in effect until further notice. Essential workers whose jobs require travel are exempt.
Menasha Police curfew noticeFox Crossing Utilities East system
Boil-water order
For public-water customers on the Village’s east-side system. Boil water for drinking, cooking, and washing utensils for at least one minute; discard ice made with unboiled water and conserve water. Menasha Police says portions of Menasha are also covered; confirm your water provider if unsure.
Damaged neighborhoods
Limit non-emergency travel
Downed lines, debris, gas leaks, and blocked roads are still hazards. Do not enter damaged areas unless asked to respond.
Neenah safety updateResource directory
Find the right door.
Wisconsin 211
Ask for current shelter, hotel, meal, prescription, transportation, disability, and other basic-needs options.
Disaster-relief hotel ratesUtility outage maps
Treat every downed line as energized. Report hazards directly to the serving utility; call 911 for immediate danger.
Mental-health support
Shock can arrive before—or long after—the cleanup. MyConnectionNEW lists local crisis and behavioral-health support.
Find local supportBefore entering or clearing debris
Wear sturdy boots, long sleeves, long pants, heavy gloves, and eye protection. Stay out if utilities or structural safety are in doubt.
ReadyWisconsin tornado guidanceFor neighbors ready to help
Please wait for a coordinated request.
The instinct to show up is good. Right now, the most useful help is the kind that does not create another vehicle, pile of supplies, or decision for emergency crews and affected families to manage.
Current statusDonations paused
Winnebago County Emergency Management says the Red Cross and Christ the Rock are not requesting donated items at this time. Specific needs will be announced if that changes.
Update log
What changed.
This log highlights meaningful changes so returning visitors can scan what is different without rereading the entire guide.
- Corrected the City of Menasha curfew: 10 PM–5 AM, in effect until further notice.
- Added a rapid “Right now” briefing and clearer paths for affected households, helpers, volunteers, and people seeking official updates.
- Clarified that this hub provides the local overview while 211 matches people with household-specific assistance.
Original sources
Verify for your location.
Conditions can differ block by block and across jurisdiction lines. Open the source serving your address before traveling or acting.
Outagamie County tornado page Winnebago County City of Menasha City of Neenah storm update Village of Fox Crossing City of Appleton 211 damage reporting Volunteer Fox Cities
How this guide earns trust
A briefing, not another intake system.
- Independent community guide—not a government agency.
- Every time-sensitive item links to its original source.
- Unconfirmed, paused, ended, and limited resources are labeled plainly.
- This site does not collect survivors’ personal information.