WILDFIRE RESOURCES
We met our goal for Lake County - Thank you!
Thank you to the many incredible community members who donated to our campaign to support wildfire relief efforts in Lake County. We’ve met our goal to support those who have been impacted. Your generosity will make a difference for the individuals and families impacted by the wildfires.
Want to keep the momentum going?
- United Way of Northeastern Minnesota is still collecting donations for the St. Louis County Wildfire relief efforts; you can still donate here.
- To continue to make a difference right here in Lake County through Head of the Lakes United Way’s ongoing work, give here.
We are so grateful for your commitment to helping our neighbors in times of crisis.
Need help?
We are working to secure funding to assist our neighbors recover from this disaster.
- American Red Cross – 1.800.733.2767
- Can help with a variety of needs.
- Call to share your circumstances and see how they can help!
- Click here for detailed PDF
- Justice North – 1.877.696.6529
- Can help with a variety of legal matters including replacing lost and damaged documents, proof of home ownership, insurance claims and denials, contractor repair scams, lease termination, eviction prevention, access to government benefits, employment issues, emergency custody, protective orders, and more.
- Services are free for eligible individuals.
- Head of the Lakes United Way is working to secure crisis funding for Lake County Residents. As soon as we’ve secured enough funding to begin distributing, we will post a link to an application along with the parameters.
- Emergency Housing
- For help with housing or any other resources call 211.
- Dial: 211 or 800.553-7709 or (651)791.0211
- For other resources through 211 visit HERE.
- For help with housing or any other resources call 211.
Evacuating?
- Contact 211 to report your name, evacuated address, and best call-back number to help Lake County track displacement
- Not sure if you should be evacuating? Check here
- Other Ways to Stay up to date on the wildfires:
- Lake County Chamber – 218.834.2600
- Lake County Sheriff’s Office, MN – 218.834.8385
- Questions or Concerns? Contact Matt Pollmann – 218.844.6449
Reminder:
We are not aware of any local entities accepting material donations at this time, and we have been assured that local volunteers and residents alike have adequate access to water, food, and shelter.
Due to the unique needs of affected individuals, the best way to help currently is to contribute to recovery funds.
