Municipal authorities in Menasha and Fox Crossing, Wisconsin, imposed an overnight curfew and a mandatory boil water advisory on July 27 following an EF-2 tornado that swept through Winnebago County.
The storm produced wind gusts of up to 135 mph, downing utility lines, damaging public infrastructure, and destroying several structures, including the Miller Electric facility in Appleton.
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Severe water pressure drops prompted the boil water advisory due to contamination risks.
Both municipalities are now drawing water from Neenah's system while a public curfew from 10 p. m.
to 5 a. m.
remains in effect.
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Emergency Response and Shelter
The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau coordinated discounted emergency hotel rates across multiple regional facilities to accommodate displaced residents seeking immediate shelter.
Neenah officials separately enacted local disaster measures to facilitate rapid resource procurement and access state emergency relief funds following widespread utility disruptions.
Dan Steiner, Acting Mayor and Common Council President, said the declaration allows the city to protect public health and safety, coordinate response efforts, authorize emergency resources, and document damages for potential state and federal assistance.
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Local emergency management personnel are coordinating ongoing recovery operations with Wisconsin Emergency Management to clear street debris and restore critical power infrastructure.
