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Long-Term Recovery from the August Floods: A Community Discussion

WI Floods LTR Community Meeting_11-08-25

The August 2025 floods left lasting impacts across Southeast Wisconsin — but they also revealed our collective strength. This meeting invites community members, organizations, and partners to build a shared vision for recovery that strengthens local networks and prepares us for future disasters.

Details:

  • Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (doors open at 12:30)
  • Location: Brown Deer United Methodist Church, 5736 W. Brown Deer Rd., Brown Deer, WI 53223

What to expect:

  • Learn about current recovery efforts and emerging needs
  • Gain insight from “Hope in High Water,” a documentary about community resilience after Hurricane Katrina
  • Reflect on what recovery means for our own communities
  • Explore models for long-term recovery
  • Discuss ways we can contribute — from volunteer coordination and housing to food, donations, and emotional or spiritual care.

To register, visit: WI Floods LTR Community Meeting_11-08-25

Who should attend?

This free event is open to anyone who wants to help their community recover from the August floods- whether you live in Milwaukee or elsewhere.

We hope you’ll attend in person to connect and take part in group discussions. If you’re unable to join us on site, a virtual option will be provided after registration.

Sponsored by the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), Rid Racism Milwaukee, and Brown Deer United Methodist Church