Appleton Health Department

One week after an EF-3 tornado impacted the Fox Valley, we're reflecting on the incredible resilience, compassion, and collaboration that have helped our community move forward. 💙

Throughout the response, City of Appleton Public Health staff have been proud to serve alongside community partners and volunteers by answering 211 calls, distributing essential supplies, and going door to door to share important public health information, including the boil water advisory.

We are grateful for every staff member, partner, and neighbor who has stepped up to support our community. While there is still work ahead, we remain committed to helping our community through the long-term recovery process, together.

The response from our community has been incredible. Thank you for your generosity, kindness, and support during this challenging time. As we transition into long-term recovery, please read the update below for important information on resources and the best ways to continue helping.

Important Resource and Donation Update

As our community moves from the emergency response phase into long-term recovery, the resource distribution site at the Winnebago County Fox Cities campus is closing. Resources are being relocated to distribution sites closer to the areas most heavily impacted by the storm. Assistance is not ending, it is being repositioned where it is needed most.

Donations from the general public will no longer be accepted at Winnebago County Fox Cities campus after the end of August 2 2026 at 5:00 PM. If specific items are needed, targeted donation requests will be shared through Volunteer Fox Cities and other official communication outlets. If you want to donate please support your local food pantries and established community organizations as they will be providing the long-term community support.

At this stage of recovery, the most effective way to help those impacted is by making a monetary donation through United Way Fox Cities. These contributions will help support the community’s long-term recovery needs.

If you need assistance related to the disaster, please connect with 211 by using the app or website, calling 211 or using its text service, so we can connect you to the appropriate assistance.

Thank you to everyone who has donated! The generosity from the public has made such an incredible difference!

Good news! The boil water advisory has been lifted for residents serviced by Fox Crossing.🚰

Your water is now safe to use. Before getting back to your normal routine, take a few simple steps to flush your plumbing, refresh appliances, and ensure the best water quality in your home.

Review the checklist below to help safely transition back to regular water use.

‼️Boil water advisory has been lifted‼️

Here's what you need to know on the current water boil advisory that remains in effect for households served by the Village of Fox Crossing water utility.

Use boiled or bottled water for drinking, brushing your teeth, preparing food, making infant formula, and giving water to pets. Once the advisory is lifted, there are a few additional steps to help flush your plumbing and safely return to normal water use.

Review the graphic below for guidance on what to do during the advisory and after it has been lifted.

For more information about the current boil water advisory, including affected areas and additional guidance, visit: https://www.winnebagocountywi.gov/990/Winnebago-County-Tornado-Event-Informati

If you need bottled water, free distribution sites are available throughout the community, including Fleet Farm Headquarters (2401 S. Memorial Dr.) and Life Church (222 W. Franklin St.). Additional distribution locations may also be available.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community healthy.

A boil water advisory remains in effect for customers served by the Village of Fox Crossing water utility in the areas identified below. 💧

If you are affected, be sure to boil water before using it for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing your teeth, or preparing food until the advisory is lifted.

For additional guidance on what you should do during a boil water advisory, visit the Winnebago County Tornado Event Information page https://www.winnebagocountywi.gov/990/Winnebago-County-Tornado-Event-Informati

Please refer to the shared post below for the communities currently included in the advisory, and continue to monitor official updates as recovery efforts continue.

Need drinking water? Free bottled water is available at several locations throughout the community, including:

- Fleet Farm Headquarters (2401 S. Memorial Dr. Appleton, WI 54915)

-Life Church (222 W Franklin St. Appleton, WI 54911)

Additional distribution sites may also be available. Please check with local officials for the most up-to-date information.

📢 Please share this information with family, friends, and neighbors who may be affected. Together, we can help keep our community safe as recovery efforts continue.

A boil-water order is in effect for:

City of Appleton served by the Village of Fox Crossing water utility

City of Menasha residents served by the Village of Fox Crossing water utility

The Village of Fox Crossing residents east of Fox River

The Village of Harrison residents served by the Village of Fox Crossing water utility

Keep an eye on our social media accounts. As soon as we get an all-clear, we will immediately update residents. Please keep boiling water until that time.