Hundreds of residents in United Way of Northeastern Minnesota's service area were devastated by flood and water damage in June 2024.
Thanks to the support of local businesses, entities, and individuals, more than $95,000 is on its way to local residents impacted by June flooding through UWNEMN's Flood Recovery Program.
The Flood Recovery crisis funding application is now closed.
Other resources still available include:
- United for Veterans crisis funding is available for local veterans
- Comforts of Home program can provide home essentials at no cost
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - 1-800-621-3362
- APPLICATIONS CLOSE SOON (9/27/24)
- Because the June flood event is now a Presidentially Declared Disaster, federal financial assistance is available for eligible homeowners and renters in the form of grants to cover costs of temporary housing and home repairs, low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals recover from the effects of the disaster.
- If you are a home owner or renter in St. Louis County who sustained damage in the June 18 flood and would like to apply for federal assistance, you must fill out this form: https://www.disasterassistance.gov to get your property on the list for a FEMA inspection, which is required before financial assistance can be granted.
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FEMA is setting up a Disaster Recovery Center at the St. Louis County Public Works facility in Virginia (7823 Highway 135), to assist with applying for federal financial assistance. The center will be open 7:30 am to 6 pm seven days a week until Friday September 27, 2024.
- Call 24/7 to connect with trained individuals with access to a database of resources specific to your needs and circumstances.
American Red Cross - 844-292-7677
- Can help with a variety of needs.
- Call to share your circumstances and see how they can help!
- To reach out for free 24/7 counseling or support, call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990.
Cooks Lions Flood Recovery Donation Center - 612-213-7603 or 218-348-1844
- Can provide household appliances, furniture, kitchen items, towels, and linens to those who reside in 55723 or 55703 zip codes
- First come, first served, no holds
- Open 5 PM to 7 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays (closed August 20) and 10 AM - 12 PM Saturdays and Sundays at the former Frank's Pharmacy (1 Vermilion Drive, Cook)
Home Cleanup Hotline - 2-1-1 or 218-288-2213
- No-cost assistance with storm and flooding cleanup
- All services are free but not guaranteed due to demand
St. Louis County Veterans Service Office
- First come first serve process for veterans or the surviving spouse of a veteran to apply for up to $500 in flood relief.
- Not income or asset based.
- Must be primary residence (not a cabin, etc.), and veteran must be the owner of the property or show they were responsible for the repairs per their lease agreement.
- Veteran must provide proof they expended funds on an approved expense. Insurance deductibles are not eligible for reimbursement.
- Receipts and payments cannot have occurred prior to June 16, 2024, and all work must be completed by August 1, 2025.
- Applications will be accepted until authorized funds have been exhausted OR until November 30, 2024, whichever comes first.
Range Mental Health Center's Mobile Crisis Team - 844-772-4724
- Available 24/7/365 to those in distress in the aftermath of flooding
- Can provide assessment of immediate needs, crisis stabilization treatment planning, support counseling, and more
