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Wheaton, WI – Tornado Response
About our Response
On Tuesday, September 24th, a line of severe storms rolled through western Wisconsin – resulting in an EF-3 tornado touching down in Wheaton, WI. The storm has caused extensive damage to homes and property in the area.
Immediate help with chainsaw teams, roof tarping, and debris removal is needed.
NECHAMA is one of the few organizations in a position to assist. We have deployed staff on the ground to assist with organizing volunteers and those affected.
Program Updates
Hurricane Helene Update – October 1, 2024
Since Helene’s arrival last week in Florida, the NECHAMA team has been working around the clock to assess the damage and determine our deployment details. Helene made landfall in the... Read More
Hurricane Helene Hits Florida
Hurricane Helene made landfall late last night on the Big Bend of Florida as a devastating Category 4 storm, with 140+ mph winds, storm surges as high as 20 feet, and... Read More
Worldwide Premier: History of NECHAMA Documentary
Last week, on September 15, the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival hosted the world premier for a new documentary detailing the history of NECHAMA. The documentary showcases how Steve Lear,... Read More
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