UW-Oshkosh community responds with donations for tornado relief

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh police officer Andrea Monteith, left, and Lieutenant Chance Duenkel, loaded donated essential supplies to be delivered to neighboring residents in the aftermath of a tornado that caused severe damage to homes and businesses.

Following the devastating July 27 tornado that caused widespread damage across Menasha and the greater Fox Cities, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh came together in support of its neighbors, collecting essential supplies through a storm relief donation drive.

Classified as an EF3 tornado, the powerful storm July 27 caused severe structural damage to buildings, snapped trees and power lines, disrupted utility service-with some neighborhoods still without power today.

University Police helped gather and deliver the donated food, water, hygiene products, cleaning supplies and other necessities to local relief partners to support individuals and families impacted by the storms.

UWO continues the donation drive through Aug. 7.

Essential items include:

hygiene and personal care items

cleaning supplies and gloves

garbage bags, plastic totes

baby supplies (diapers, wipes, formula)

basic necessities

UWO drop-off locations:

• Human Resources, inside Dempsey Hall, Room 328

• University Police Department lobby, 608 Algoma Blvd.

Employees who have been impacted of need additional support are reminded that confidential assistance is available through Acentra, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at (833) 539-7285 or at sowi.mylifeexpert.com

To access the EAP resources online, an account should be created using the code SOWI.

Community members who need assistance or are looking for ways to help can find current information on shelter, food, cleanup, financial support, donations and volunteer opportunities at foxcitiestornado.com. Resources and needs continue to change, so community members are encouraged to check the site for the latest updates. (foxcitiestornado.com)

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