Washington County Emergency Management has requested residents who have experienced flood damage to fill out the online 2-1-1 Disaster Report which will aid in necessary reporting to the State of Wisconsin and FEMA.

DUMPSTERS AVAILABLE THROUGH       

MONDAY, AUGUST 25 at SUNDOWN

Washington County has secured dumpsters for residents to drop off debris resulting only from flood damage. 

Prohibited items: Freon appliances (i.e. refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners), food waste.

Allowable items include carpeting, furniture, lumber, waterlogged materials and other flood-damaged items.

Location: FORMER UWM-WC LOWER PARKING LOT
400 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, WEST BEND

Thank you to everyone helping with flood cleanup. If your household used a dumpster, obtained on your own, or a municipal / county dumpster, we’d appreciate it if you could take a minute to fill out this short form. Your input helps us support recovery efforts and keep you updated. 

American Red Cross assistance will begin Tuesday, 8/26.

The portal to apply for assistance is now live as of August 22.

Payment of any assistance will not start until 8/26.

Red Cross Assistance Letter

Red Cross Immediate Assistance Flyer

FAQ Red Cross Wisconsin-Flooding

CTH Q and all lanes of I-41 are now open

The bridge at Indian Lore Road in Farmington is closed.

Washington County Emergency Management coordinates risk reduction, preparedness, response and recovery from emergencies and disasters such as: droughts, floods, tornados, wildfires, terrorism incidents, public health emergencies, or hazardous materials spills within the County, and Southeastern Wisconsin. 

In carrying out it's mission to provide protection to citizens and property, Washington County Emergency Management will typically provide guidance and assistance to county and local governments, businesses, and partner with nonprofit organizations. Emergency management serves as the liaison between state and federal agencies that provide resources and programs before, during, and after emergencies and disasters. 

Washington County Emergency Management offices work to increase communities resiliency in the face of disaster.  Your Washington County Emergency Management office, uses strategies such as planning, training, exercises, and public education, to carry out it's mission.