The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services - Wisconsin & Upper Michigan

06/01/2026

We had a great time at the Green Bay Hamfest!

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services team was proud to have a table and display at the event, sharing information about our disaster response efforts.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more, ask questions, and support our mission of serving communities during times of need.

05/27/2026

A huge step forward for flood recovery in Southeast Wisconsin - through our partnership with Revitalize Milwaukee, we have secured 70 donated water heaters for homeowners impacted by the August 2025 flooding, while also expanding support for individuals and families affected by the mid-April 2026 flooding.

Access to hot water is essential to getting families back on their feet, and these donations will make an immediate impact on households continuing to recover and rebuild.

We’re incredibly grateful for the partnership, generosity, and community support making this possible.

05/26/2026

The tornado lasted 17 minutes. The recovery will take months. See how lives are still being changed in Wisconsin.

On April 17, 2026, The National Weather Service issued severe storm warnings across Wisconsin. Within hours, an EF-3 tornado with winds of 145 mph ripped through Kronenwetter, Weston, Ringle, and near Easton in Marathon County. The twister was on the ground for 17 minutes, covered 13.5 miles, and wa...

05/22/2026

Proud to support the incredible work of our Emergency Disaster Services team. Their commitment to serving first responders and survivors during difficult times truly makes a difference.

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team responds to natural disasters, transportation accidents, civil unrest situations and more. We prove beverages, meals, and emotional and spiritual care to first responders and survivors.

When people find themselves in the midst of extremely difficult situations, we are there to provide help and hope.

Discover how one employee embraced the EDS experience and maybe YOU will consider becoming a volunteer. https://salvationarmyusa.org/stories/answering-the-call-to-emergency-disaster-services/

05/20/2026

We’re grateful to Tork North America for their generous donation of 719 cases of hand towels in support of flooding recovery operations.

This donation will be housed at our Milwaukee warehouse and distributed to local emergency disaster service teams (EDS) across Marathon, Waupaca, Outagamie, Rock, Milwaukee County, and surrounding areas as we continue long-term recovery efforts.

We sincerely appreciate this support and Tork’s commitment to helping our neighbors in need.

04/30/2026

The Salvation Army Waukesha's canteen was on scene to support first responders and provide refreshments and care during a recent house fire in Waukesha. We’re thankful for the firefighters, police, and emergency teams who responded and ensured everyone’s safety.

No injuries reported in a house fire in the Village of Waukesha. Fire crews from multiple departments battled the blaze. Cause under investigation.

04/27/2026

The Wausau canteen in action in Ringle, WI following the recent tornado and flooding that impacted Marathon, Outagamie, and Waupaca Counties.

Our team is on site supporting responders and volunteers by providing snacks and hydration as they continue their critical work in the community.

If you would like to support these efforts, please consider making a donation by visiting https://salarmy.us/WUMEDS. Every contribution helps us continue to serve those who serve others.

04/17/2026

Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) is currently supporting a sandbagging operation this week in Wyocena, WI, due to the strong storms impacting the area. The goal of the operation is to fill 100,000 sandbags.

The Wisconsin National Guard will also be on site, assisting with the operation. Our Sauk County EDS canteen is present to support responders and volunteers by providing snacks and hydration.

If you would like to donate to our efforts, visit https://salarmy.us/WUMEDS

04/15/2026

Emergency Disaster Services has been called to Juneau County to assist with providing meals for first responders in the Town of Elroy following last night’s tornado damage. If you would like to donate to our efforts, visit https://salarmy.us/3OElDIy

Our team is currently on site supporting those working tirelessly to help the community recover. We are also coordinating with county emergency management to plan additional ways we can assist in the coming days.

Please keep everyone impacted in your thoughts as recovery efforts continue.

04/13/2026