Homes near West Pierce and South 23rd streets where heavy rainfall caused flooding on April 16 in Milwaukee. (Photo by Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / CatchLight Local)

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By Danitra Jones, Northwest Side CDC

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Heavy rain and flooding can damage your home and cause mold. Join Northwest Side Community Development Corporation (NWSCDC) and Wisconsin Sea Grant for two free workshops to learn how to protect your home and recover after a flood.

Workshop 1: Flood Preparedness
📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m.

Workshop 2: Flood Recovery
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.–noon

📍 Location: 4201 N. 27th St., Milwaukee, WI 53216

Free resources available while supplies last! Residents can learn how to access mold kits, dehumidifiers, rain barrels, and rain gardens. You must attend at least one workshop to learn more about these resources.

Residents in ZIP codes 53216, 53209, and 53218 are encouraged to attend. Food and refreshments will be provided.

 

Questions? Contact Danitra Jones at danitra@nwscdc.org or 414-444-8204.

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