Volunteer: LERT Deployment, Tornado clean-up, Menasha Area, Neenah WI, 8-1-2026Thank you for your patience and desire to serve. We will begin our ongoing relief efforts on August 1. Volunteers need to be aware that work may be limited on Saturday due to downed power lines still present. The utility companies are doing the best they can - and doing a great job! We will especially need authorized LERT/LCC trained chainsaw operators, trained LERT members, and LCC Spiritual First Aid teams to visit with the neighborhoods. Workers should bring full PPE for chainsaw operation. Thick work gloves, rakes, and other equipment will be helpful. Sturdy work shoes are a must - there are nails and other debris all over the place. More opportunities to assist will be coming shortly and will be published on this site. We are limiting our start-up due to the possibly unsafe work conditions (powerlines) at the moment. We are also waiting for a number of locations to be visited by the insurance adjuster. Expect an increase in scheduled activations beginning next week. We want you to help LERT volunteers should maintain an up-to-date background check using this site: https://www.lcms-lert.org/need/detail/?need_id=673397 It is required for any volunteers that stay overnight at the church OR work inside people's homes. If you own an RV, we have a place to park but limited shoreline. You will want to haul water in and out. District: South Wisconsin Thank you for your patience and desire to serve. We will begin our ongoing relief efforts on August 1. Volunteers need to be aware that work may be limited on Saturday due to downed power lines still present. The utility companies are doing the best they can - and doing a great job! We will especially need authorized LERT/LCC trained chainsaw operators, trained LERT members, and LCC Spiritual First Aid teams to visit with the neighborhoods. Workers should bring full PPE for chainsaw operation. Thick work gloves, rakes, and other equipment will be helpful. Sturdy work shoes are a must - there are nails and other debris all over the place. More opportunities to assist will be coming shortly and will be published on this site. We are limiting our start-up due to the possibly unsafe work conditions (powerlines) at the moment. We are also waiting for a number of locations to be visited by the insurance adjuster. Expect an increase in scheduled activations beginning next week. We want you to help LERT volunteers should maintain an up-to-date background check using this site: https://www.lcms-lert.org/need/detail/?need_id=673397 It is required for any volunteers that stay overnight at the church OR work inside people's homes. If you own an RV, we have a place to park but limited shoreline. You will want to haul water in and out. District: South Wisconsin Training & Deployment Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Aug 1, 2026 Zip Code: 54956 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: LERT Deployment, Tornado Damage cleanup, Detroit Lakes MN area, 8-7-2026A one-day deployment for LERT-trained volunteers is scheduled for Friday, August 7, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. This disaster response for tornado damage cleanup includes both chainsaw operations and general debris cleanup. Zion Lutheran Church is the gathering place for all LERT volunteers to check in and receive work assignments. The church will provide lunch, snacks, and water for all workers. Each person should bring their LERT ID card and a medical card in case of emergency. If you have not completed the online Background Check, now is a great time to do so for future deployments: https://www.lcms-lert.org/need/detail/?need_id=673397 For Basic LERT-trained Volunteers: Debris cleanup may involve both organic (plants, branches, wood) as well as inorganic (metal, shingles, siding)Dress appropriately for the weather. Wear sturdy work boots and gloves (NO sandals or flip-flops). Layered clothing with long sleeves and long pants is recommended. Wear your LERT T-shirt. LERT vests will be available on site.Be flexible in work assignments. Chainsaw Operators: Must have completed Basic LERT Chainsaw Training. Chainsaw Operators should bring the following: Chainsaw, bar oil, gas/oil or synthetic fuel mix, Chaps and other Personal Protective Equipment (helmet, eye protection, ear protectors, gloves, and steel-toe boots). Participants must wear steel-toed boots. Outdoor work clothes and boots appropriate for the weather at the time.Work will consist of tree, branch and debris removal. Wood will be blocked and stacked for later use. Branches and debris will be stacked for removal. Please contact Gary Rehborg at (763) 370-3441 with any questions. District: Minnesota_North A one-day deployment for LERT-trained volunteers is scheduled for Friday, August 7, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. This disaster response for tornado damage cleanup includes both chainsaw operations and general debris cleanup. Zion Lutheran Church is the gathering place for all LERT volunteers to check in and receive work assignments. The church will provide lunch, snacks, and water for all workers. Each person should bring their LERT ID card and a medical card in case of emergency. If you have not completed the online Background Check, now is a great time to do so for future deployments: https://www.lcms-lert.org/need/detail/?need_id=673397 For Basic LERT-trained Volunteers: Debris cleanup may involve both organic (plants, branches, wood) as well as inorganic (metal, shingles, siding)Dress appropriately for the weather. Wear sturdy work boots and gloves (NO sandals or flip-flops). Layered clothing with long sleeves and long pants is recommended. Wear your LERT T-shirt. LERT vests will be available on site.Be flexible in work assignments. Chainsaw Operators: Must have completed Basic LERT Chainsaw Training. Chainsaw Operators should bring the following: Chainsaw, bar oil, gas/oil or synthetic fuel mix, Chaps and other Personal Protective Equipment (helmet, eye protection, ear protectors, gloves, and steel-toe boots). Participants must wear steel-toed boots. Outdoor work clothes and boots appropriate for the weather at the time.Work will consist of tree, branch and debris removal. Wood will be blocked and stacked for later use. Branches and debris will be stacked for removal. Please contact Gary Rehborg at (763) 370-3441 with any questions. District: Minnesota_North Training & Deployment Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Aug 7, 2026 Zip Code: 56502 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: LERT Deployment, Tornado clean-up, Menasha Area, Neenah WI, 8-8-2026Thank you for your desire to serve. This is a day trip activation with no overnight option. We will especially need authorized LERT/LCC trained chainsaw operators, trained LERT members, and LCC Spiritual First Aid teams to visit the neighborhoods. Workers should bring full PPE for chainsaw operation. Thick work gloves, rakes, and other equipment will be helpful. Sturdy work shoes are a must - there are nails and other debris all over the place. Water and lunch are provided. If you own an RV, we have a place to park but limited shoreline. You will want to haul water in and out. LERT volunteers should maintain an up-to-date background check using this site: https://www.lcms-lert.org/need/detail/?need_id=673397 It is required for any volunteers who stay overnight at the church OR work inside people's homes. District: South Wisconsin Thank you for your desire to serve. This is a day trip activation with no overnight option. We will especially need authorized LERT/LCC trained chainsaw operators, trained LERT members, and LCC Spiritual First Aid teams to visit the neighborhoods. Workers should bring full PPE for chainsaw operation. Thick work gloves, rakes, and other equipment will be helpful. Sturdy work shoes are a must - there are nails and other debris all over the place. Water and lunch are provided. If you own an RV, we have a place to park but limited shoreline. You will want to haul water in and out. LERT volunteers should maintain an up-to-date background check using this site: https://www.lcms-lert.org/need/detail/?need_id=673397 It is required for any volunteers who stay overnight at the church OR work inside people's homes. District: South Wisconsin Training & Deployment Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Aug 8, 2026 Zip Code: 54956 Allow Groups: No |