How to replace spoiled FoodShare food and other tips after a wild weather week - Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Trees around the city were hammered by this week’s storms, including this one in Lincoln Park. (Photo by Adam Carr)

The hot weather and severe storms have wreaked havoc across Milwaukee. Here’s a quick list of handy resources.

What to do if your food spoils because of the storm:

If you receive FoodShare and had food spoil because of a storm-related power outage, you can have the food replaced. FoodShare members should contact their local agency to request replacement benefits. Replacement benefits are issued for the amount of food lost, up to the amount of benefits already issued for the month.

Fill out the Request for Replacement FoodShare Benefits form and submit it to your agency. Reach out to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin for help with FoodShare at: www.feedingamericawi.org. While FoodShare can be replaced due to power outages, P-EBT cannot.

The American Red Cross has tips for staying safe and recovering:

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services.html

Impact 2-1-1 can connect you with numerous agencies that can help you: 

https://www.impactinc.org/impact-2-1-1/

Need to report a power outage? 

File a report to WE Energies here or call 800-662-4797. Don’t assume that the utility is aware of the outage.

Hot weather tips:

The Milwaukee Health Department recommends the following:

• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. Don’t wait until you feel thirsty to take a drink of water.
• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing and a hat.
• Find shade if you have to be outdoors.
• Avoid high-energy activities such as strenuous exercise.
• Take cool showers/baths to help lower your body temperature.
• Avoid using your oven when possible to prevent creating excess heat in your home
• Check in on family members and neighbors, especially those who are high-risk.
• Know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness.
• Take care of your pets. Do not leave pets in closed cars, be aware of the effect pavement temperatures have on your pet’s paws, and ensure pets have plenty of water available.
• Stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible. If your home does not have air conditioning, consider visiting public air-conditioned spaces, such as local cooling centers.

More information, including a list of available cooling centers and public pools, can be found at Milwaukee.gov/health/cooling-sites

Have more questions? Text MKE to 73224 and ask to connect with a reporter. We will help get the answers you need.

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