Fox Valley Communities Continue Tornado Recovery Efforts Three Weeks After EF3 Strike
Three weeks after an EF3 tornado impacted Wisconsin's Fox Valley on July 27, recovery operations are ongoing in affected communities, including Menasha and Fox Crossing. Menasha's mayor provided updates on Monday, indicating that debris removal will continue throughout the week. A citywide curfew and burn ban remain in effect, with public notices to be issued upon their lifting. The Menasha Common Council is scheduled to review a draft framework for long-term recovery on Monday evening, focusing on neighborhood reinvestment, home rebuilding, and utility and road repairs. City officials plan to gather community feedback over the next five months, with the finalized plan slated for adoption in January. In Fox Crossing, codes and request forms are being waived to expedite tornado cleanup, with the August West Side Brush and Branch Pickup underway. Residents on specific garbage routes do not need to submit request forms for this week's pickup, and all debris must be placed at the road by Thursday morning. Addi...