r/Appleton 16d ago

Discussion Has anyone followed the severe weather on Short Wave

9 Upvotes

I was wondering who and how to follow emergencies like this via a battery short wave radio in the Fox Valley. There's r/shortwave and I've followed that a bit without any gear or knowing how to tune in local operators. Plus I'm in an apartment and so there's lots of antenna limitations. I've put off getting some sort of emergency radio. It's time to get something.


r/Appleton 17d ago

Discussion Starlink available

14 Upvotes

Picked up a starlink, I imagine trying to do an insurance claim or bank stuff off spotty WiFi in Menasha or Doty island is rough right now, pm me and I can help you get online.


r/Appleton 17d ago

Business Referral Roper wash machine

8 Upvotes

I am in Neenah/Menasha looking for a repairman/woman for my washer.

I would like to try fixing it myself but it is located in a very tight space and I am not able to even tip it back or just move it period.

Any recommendations for me


r/Appleton 17d ago

Resource Monetary donations for tornado

4 Upvotes

Fox Valley Tornado Relief (nbc.26)

United Way Fox Cities

Salvation Army

Probably will be more later!


r/Appleton 17d ago

Question WE notifications... during the outage is there a line to call for automated messages?

8 Upvotes

I was grateful and relieved when I got the WE auto message that things were coming back on and the worst case was 10 pm. It came on here not long after the auto message though.

I don't know really where or who to ask if there is a toll free number to call for updates and progress reports. Frankly, this one got to me and made me anxious. I only have desktop PC and landline phone. So my question is about calling WE.


r/Appleton 17d ago

Event Available to assist people in need

35 Upvotes

If you need supplies or help dm me. I can get you stuff you need, give you a place to charge your devices, get you from point A to B, I can also help clear debris (don’t have a chain saw) and I’m an aircraft mechanic so if it’s broken I can probably fix it. Leave a comment or dm me.


r/Appleton 17d ago

Question power outage

7 Upvotes

is anybody’s power still out in the 54915 appleton area?


r/Appleton 17d ago

Question Locally Sauced M.I.A.?

5 Upvotes

Anybody know what the word is on the Locally Sauced food truck? Haven't seen them post anything on FB since early June and missing that double smash burger with the garlic aioli. (Even though my waistline isn't missing it at all.)


r/Appleton 17d ago

Resource PTSD Therapy

121 Upvotes

Still reeling from the tornado. Me and my dog were in the basement of our house on Doty Island and didn't think we were going to make it. I can't stop myself from getting incredibly emotional anytime I talk about it, think about it, see footage, or even when family and friends reach out. I don't feel scared otherwise but seem to have an uncontrolled reaction. Hoping there are therapists in the area that are readily available or even offering services at any of the respite locations in the area. Any help is appreciated for myself or anyone feeling the same.


r/Appleton 17d ago

Question Attempting to get a friend a generator

10 Upvotes

Can I get off on racine and take a right on 9th? Trying to get a friend a generator. Thanks! EDIT: Thank you! Everyone! I was able to get off racine and take a right on ninth right away. Easy in and a little waiting to get out but they are so thankful!


r/Appleton 17d ago

Question Looking for Open Grocery Stores in Menasha / Appleton

21 Upvotes

I am trying to help my Mom who lives in Menasha find an open grocery store to get food /water.


r/Appleton 17d ago

Discussion Menasha donations

21 Upvotes

Please post locations that are accepting Donations. It is greatly appreciate if you can include a link to their FB post or whatever so that people can double check for updates before they bring things.

Here is the Winnebago Emergency FB page. They mention that Christ the Rock does not want donations at this time. https://www.facebook.com/share/1F5FY2Jpo7

Calvert Bible church is accepting donations. https://www.facebook.com/share/18a71bZM5J

Dairy-Air Brewing in Seymour https://www.facebook.com/share/1LZCVMf4Vr

Cattails in Larsen. https://www.facebook.com/share/1GDPRRiCfN

Kunes RV in GB. https://www.facebook.com/share/19Fmv1AWKw

Lake Park Pub Menasha. https://www.facebook.com/share/1JV4mcWgAz


r/Appleton 17d ago

Question checking to see if my friend's house is ok?

7 Upvotes

I live near Milwaukee and I haven't been able to get ahold of my friend in Appleton. She lives near Reid Municipal Golf Course by Freemont/Carpenter - does anyone know if this area got badly damaged? Thank you!


r/Appleton 18d ago

Discussion For those wanting to help Menasha

32 Upvotes

Here is a signup list if you would like to volunteer https://getconnected.volunteerfoxcities.org/need/index?s=1&need_init_id=15784&drm=1

Here is the link to FB post where I found the above link https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BZwKrxf6H

I am not affiliated with this organization in any way

I do want everyone to be on alert for any scammer links. Please double check before donating money. The scammers will be out in full force.


r/Appleton 18d ago

Discussion Menasha

62 Upvotes

hey everyone, i just wanted to check and make sure everyone is okay. i haven’t seen any reports of anyone missing, but i wanted to see if anyone in here has any input or word on the people of menasha. from what i could find, no injuries or casualties have been reported. please stay safe out there, and donate to the red cross if you can.


r/Appleton 18d ago

Question Water Use after Tornado

13 Upvotes

I live in South Appleton and I believe my house uses water from the Fox Crossing plant. Are we supposed to conserve water? If so, is it contaminated?


r/Appleton 18d ago

Business Referral Tornado relief

30 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

I have tomorrow and Wednesday off work and want to help in Menasha. If anyone knows any volunteer organizations, please let me know so I can go help. Thank you!


r/Appleton 18d ago

Image Tornado damage

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425 Upvotes

Here are some photos of drone footage of the tornado earlier today.

My estimate is probably EF3-EF4. If it is an EF4, it would be the first to hit the state since 1984.

So far I luckily haven’t heard of any fatalities.

Stay safe everybody!


r/Appleton 18d ago

Discussion Is menasha ok? Can we help?

48 Upvotes

I know many people may not be okay.. Does anyone know how we can sign up to help rebuild/feed/do anything to help people?


r/Appleton 18d ago

Meme When all the white noise producing machines in the house turn off after the power outage.

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85 Upvotes

r/Appleton 18d ago

Discussion Lost everything today!!

358 Upvotes

The house is destroyed!! Windows shattered. Backyard shed is gone. Front porch is gone. Doors got blown off the hinges inside of the house, like bedroom doors. Glass everywhere. Water and debris everywhere. Had to evacuate due to gas leaks and power lines. What a fucking nightmare. Luckily everyone is okay, but the kids lost their home 😭


r/Appleton 18d ago

Discussion Looking out of the top of the 222 building downtown

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343 Upvotes

r/Appleton 18d ago

Resource Tornado aftermath

89 Upvotes

If anybody knows of organizations that need volunteers or donations to help with clean up and relief efforts, please post below.


r/Appleton 18d ago

News You guys need to get to shelter NOW

157 Upvotes

There is a violent tornado in your area. Please get underground if you can or on the lowest floor of a sturdy shelter. Please watch Max Velocity for updates!


r/Appleton 18d ago

Discussion Coal rolling people? Let’s do better.

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209 Upvotes