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Calls for help surge after historic southeastern Wisconsin floods

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Thousands of families are still recovering from last week’s historic floods as local organizations step up to meet the overwhelming demand for help.

Breakdown
  • Thousands of families in southeastern Wisconsin are recovering from historic floods.
  • Impact 211 crisis call center reports a surge from 500 to up to 3,000 calls daily. 37s
  • Many affected residents lack insurance and resources to replace lost items. 22s
  • The American Red Cross has distributed 7,300 cleanup kits to over 1,600 households. 1m 24s
  • Officials stress the importance of reporting damages for potential government assistance. 1m 36s
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