Recovery Assistance, Please scroll down the list to see subjects: Trees for Wadena Replanting Project: http://www.treesforwadena.com/ Wadena Otter Tail Long Term Recovery Committee: The Long Term Recovery Committee was created to address extra needs after the tornado. City Municipal and County Telephone Numbers: Wadena Light and Water: 631-7712 Wadena Fire Department: 631-7764 Transfer Station for Disposal or Debri Questions: 631-2474 Wadena County Public Health: 631-7629 Call Before you Dig, absolutely call before you dig anything: Wadena County Website: http://www.co.wadena.mn.us/ Otter Tail County Website: http://www.co.ottertail.mn.us/ Todd County Website: http://www.co.todd.mn.us/ Hubbard County Website: http://www.co.hubbard.mn.us/ Department of Natural Resouces Forestry: Call DNR Forestry at 218-846-8363. To seek assistance from the American Red Cross, please visit: Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). The Red Cross attends to physical needs, the Green Cross helps the spirit & mind. To seek assistance from the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, visit: or Call the Green Cross at 888-498-4495 for help. To seek assistance from the Salvation Army, please visit: Call the Salvation Army at 701-610-1983. To Seek Assistance from the Lutheran Disaster Response: http://www.lssmn.org/disaster/ Call Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota at 1-800-987-0061. Legal Assistance for disaster victims has been offered for free by some local law firms. If you need legal advice, assistance, or consultation during the recovery, inquire within... Minnesota Department of Commerce, Insurance Regulators, Insurance Policy Help: The MN Department of Commerce is here to assist you with insurance claim issues. http://www.commerce.state.mn.us/ Call 1-800-657-3602 or email market.assurance@state.mn.us for insurance assistance. Contractor Problems or Questions? Contact the Department of Labor and Industry: Need help knowing how to hire a reputable contractor, please visit: http://www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/RBCConsumer.asp or call the department of labor and industry at 1-800-342-5354. Information packets are available to assist you. You are able to verify or check a contractors license history on the DLI website. Farm Services Agency, to report or seek help for farm related losses: Call Wadena County Farm Services at 218-631-2876. Call Otter Tail County Farm Services at 218-346-4260. University of Minnesota Extension Services Tornado Recovery Resources: http://www.extension.umn.edu/tornado U of M Farm Extension Information: 800-232-9077 Links to Contact Politicians, complaints or praise, they want to hear from you: Federal Assistance - FEMA: Please check the website below for information: http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ The FEMA disaster assistance link is a compilation of info from 16 federal agencies. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development: http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/ Prescription Drug Disposal Information: Please contact your local pharmacy or prescription provider for disposal options. Stress Management: Neighborhood Counseling Center at 218-631-1714, or Call the Green Cross at 888-498-4495. Local News and Information: Wadena Pioneer Journal with daily news updates: Sebeka Menahga Review Messenger newspaper: http://www.reviewmessenger.com/ East Otter Tail Focus newspaper: |