SAUK COUNTY FLOODING 2018

Information regarding flood issues, call Sauk County Emergency Management at

(608) 355-3200

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Sauk County Long Term Flood Recovery Has Begun...

The water from the 2018 floods are long gone, but many residents are still experiencing difficulties related to the remnants of the flood. Long-term recovery funds are available due to the cooperation of the Greater Sauk Community Foundation and the generosity of many public and private donations. Thank you to those who have donated to the Sauk County Disaster Relief Fund.

This program is separate from the FEMA and SBA programs. The Sauk County Long Term Recovery Committee has funds and materials available for victims of the August flood. The fund is used to meet the unmet needs of Sauk County residents. These funds are only available for a limited time and cannot be used for business recovery.

Long Term Recovery funds can be used to pay for cleaning supplies, storage, counseling services, and small home repairs to name just a few. It is important that residents impacted by the flood contact Sauk County Emergency Management at 608-355-3200 to register for the program.

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Donations:

You can donate money to help victims of the flood by donating to the Sauk County Disaster Relief Fund by credit card or by check.  To use your credit card or PayPal account please visit: greatersaukcountycf.org   Donations are Tax Deductible.

Your checks can be made out to: 
Sauk County Disaster Relief Fund

You can mail your check to: 

Greater Sauk Community Foundation

600 W. Chestnut St.
PO Box 544
Baraboo, WI 53913

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INTEREST-FREE MICROLOANS FOR AFFECTED BUSINESSES

The Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) has received funds from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to distribute to businesses in the Region who experienced damage to property and inventory due to the recent severe weather events.

Qualified businesses will be eligible for interest-free microloans of up to $15,000 to assist with short-term funds for repairs and operating expenses

With an underwriting process that engages experienced bankers, MadREP is prepared to take applications over the next few months. Qualified businesses will be eligible for interest-free microloans of up to $15,000 to assist businesses with a short-term source of funds for repair work and operating expenses until more long-term recovery funding can be secured. The loans have a two-year repayment period, with payments deferred for at least six months.

To be eligible for a loan, a business must be located in the eight-county Madison Region or an immediately adjacent county; must have suffered measurable physical damage because of the disaster; and must intend to resume business operations in the community as quickly as possible. The loans can be used for procurement of cleanup and restoration services, operating expenses, temporary space, and repair and reconstruction work.

Applications can be found http://madisonregion.org/microloans or by calling MadREP at 608-571-0420.

 “Businesses in our community are still struggling to recover from August’s flood and wind damage,” said MadREP Acting President Michael Gay. “The program is designed to provide business owners with a readily available financial resource to make repairs, replace inventory and equipment, and get back to full operations.”

Van Nutt, Middleton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, stressed the importance of the program for Middleton business owners. “We are appreciative of MadREP administering WEDC’s Disaster Recovery Microloan Program,” he said. “With 40+ businesses affected by the August 20 historic rains in Middleton, this program comes at an important time for small businesses with very tight cash flow during their recovery.”

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Please see the announcement from Governor Walker on a new assistance that is available to Businesses, Homeowners Impacted by Flooding...https://walker.wi.gov/press-releases/saving-our-small-towns-governor-wal...

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If you are in need of short term housing assistance (hotel vouchers, security deposit assistance, etc.) call Emergency Management, (608) 355-3200.

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Agricultural related flood issues please call Sauk County Farm Service Agency at (608) 355-4420 ext. 2. Please look at the links below or click here for further flood damage and farming information. 

Notice to owners of properties in unincorporated areas of Sauk County recently damaged by the flooding.  All owners of flood damaged structures are required by federal, state, and county law to report any damage to the Sauk County Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Department, if property is located in mapped floodplain and floodway areas. (608) 355-3245

Displaced residents there is a list of home/apartment rentals for new housing in the supporting documents below. 

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If you experienced flooding in your home or business pictures are your best source of documentation! Take pictures before moving or trying to fix anything! This will only aid in our efforts during the recovery phase of this disaster. 

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Well Water Testing (please mail in the sample):​

• FREE Well Water test kits are available at the Sauk County Health Dept (608-355-3290), 
  • Instructions for well water test is available in the files below
  • An image of the well water test kits is also located below
• The Flood Toolkit located in the links below is a great resource, including guidance on:
  • Disinfecting your well and water system
  • Re-entering your home
  • What to do with food after a flood
  • Cleaning and sanitizing with bleach after an emergency
  • Mold cleanup with bleach