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Storm/Flood Recovery

Resources for Lawns, Landscapes and Gardens:

 As spring arrives, we wanted to make you aware that Extension has numerous bulletins pertaining to lawns, landscapes, and gardens.  Check out the Learning Store web site for a listing:  http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Lawn-Garden-C2.aspx  or visit us at the Lincoln County UW-Extension located on the Lower Level of the Lincoln County Service Center at 801 N. Sales Street in Merrill.  We will be happy to assist you in locating resources to meet your needs.  Here are a few that may be particularly useful:

  • Calibrating and Using Lawn Fertilizer and Lime Spreaders (A2306)
  • Choosing the Right Landscape Plants: Factors to Consider (A3864)
  • Do-It-Yourself Alternative Lawn Care (A3964)
  • Evergreens Planting and Care (A1370)
  • Growing and Using Annuals and Bulbs (NCR399)
  • Guide to Selecting Landscape Plants for Wisconsin (A2865)
  • Landscape Plants that Attract Birds (G1609)
  • Lawn Aeration and Topdressing (A3710)
  • Lawn Establishment and Renovation (A3434)
  • Lawn Fertilization (A2303)
  • Lawn Maintenance (A3435)
  • Lawn Weed Prevention and Control (A1990)
  • Mulches for Home Gardens and Plantings (A3383)
  • Organic and Reduced-Risk Lawn Care (A3958)
  • Planning and Designing Your Home Landscape (G1923)
  • Sampling Garden Soils and Turf Areas for Testing (A2166)
  • Selecting Woody Landscape Plants for Fall Color: An Illustrated Guide (A3837)
  • Selecting, Planting, and Caring for Your Shade Trees (A3067)
  • Tree and Shrub Fertilization (A2308)
  • Watering Your Lawn (A3950)
  • Yard Care Series (GWQ)

Local Resources for help and for those who wish to help:

Updated Resource List as of 8/11

  • Merrill Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Long- Term Tornado Relief Fund  Contact fund administrator:  Debbe Kinsey @ 715-536-9474  Accepting tax-deductible cash donations; 100% goes back into community for uninsured, under-insured & insured out-of-pocket costs associated with storm damage; application required; fund categories: Home Construction Repairs, House Mechanicals, Home Appliance Repair/Replacement, Stump Removal, Tipping Fees, & Brush Removal.
  • United Way Agencies – Storm Match Fund
  •  St. Vincent de Paul Charities – contact Sue Norenberg @ 715-921-0722 Application required; assistance based on need; will consider all requests for assistance; stump removal, repairs & reseeding of lawn.
  •  North Central Community Action Program – contact Stacy Bartelt @ 715-536-9581  Application required; assistance based on need; will consider all requests for assistance; stump removal & repair.
  •  St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry – contact Denis McCarthy @ 715-539-2666 
  •  Salvation Army – contact Sue Norenberg @ 715-539-1479
  •  American Red Cross – contact Wendy Savage @ 715- 842-215
  • Volunteer Coordination: St. John’s – contact Dave Marnholz @ 715-722-0169
  • Documents – contact Register of Deeds @ 715-536-1061
  • Financial Counseling – contact Bonnie Rudie @ 715-539-1076
  • Maps – contact Land Information & Conservation @ 715-539-1049
  • Mold – contact Lincoln County Health Dept @ 715-536-0307
  • Stress Resources – contact Bonnie Rudie @ 715-539-1076
  • Well Water – contact Lincoln County Health Dept @ 715-536-0307
  •  This  fact sheet regarding Tornado Clean-up which includes informaton on safety during clean-up, well water and septic systems, how to handle house and property debris, mold in your home, and building permits has been compiled by DNR.
  • Land Use Permit for Storm Damage Information
  • Free Tetanus Shots
  •  Merrill Chamber of Commerce
  • Town of Merrill
  • St Vincent dePaul Thrift Store is a resource for clothing, housewares, linens, shoes, etc. All items given free to storm damage related households. Contact Cathy Robinson for an appointment to determine needs (715-539-1131) or Sue Norenberg at our Outreach Office (715-539-2666)
  • Volunteers and Homeowners in need of Volunteers – please contact Ron Kautz at (715) 218-0103 or go to St. John’s Lutheran Church at 1104 E 3rdStreet, Merrill in the back entrance of the church to registrar.
  • The Merrill Area Enrichment Center has beautiful quilts available to those who suffered a loss in the April 10th storm.  Quilts Available
  • Temporary assistance…a community gift. No matter what the need is.  There are over 900 people on the Merrill Tornado Facebook page and many, if not most, are offering their help!  Please email merrilltornado@yahoo.com or post your need to the facebook page at

 The Lincoln County UW-Extension Staff have created a resource booklet from several sources  to assist individuals and families impacted by storm damage.  Resources include items for post-tornado damage, post-flooding damage including home flooding caused by power outages and long-term disaster recovery.  A hard copy of this booklet is available at the UW-Extension office located on the Lower Level of the Lincoln County Service Center at 801 N. Sales Street in Merrill.

Booklet in PDF printable form.  You may chose to print by sections or by topics within sections:

Cover Sheet (updated 4/21/11)

Attention to Homeowners Affected by the April 10 Tornado

Table of Contents (updated 4/21/11)

General Disaster Information (updated 4/22/11) - this is a pdf file of this entire section – including the following items that can be printed individually:

Tornado Resources - this is a pdf file of this entire section – including the following items that can be printed individually:

Flood Resources (updated 4/21/11) - this is a pdf file of this entire section – including the following items that can be printed individually:

Long Term Disaster Resources (updated 4/21/11)  - this is a pdf file of this entire section – including the following items that can be printed individually:

If you can think of other information that would be helpful to you please leave a comment below and we will be happy to research provide the resources for you.

 The items included in this resource booklet are from the following sources and include additional information:

  Additional Resources:

  Resources available from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services:

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has put together a guidance document for commercial produce growers, packers and processors on dealing with flooded crops on commercial fields.  Produce from flooded areas: Considerations for growers, packing houses, and processors & DATCP Homepage

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