WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) —
The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce is asking business owners in Wisconsin Rapids to report the dollar value of their storm damage.
“We’re collecting that list so we can try to secure some funding with no interest so these businesses need additional funds to combat the devastation, those resources will be available,” said Chamber President Angel Whitehead.
She says the chamber is in contact with organizations such as the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, and CAP services in Wood County.
Whitehead emphasized that they want to hear all of the damage reports. “If they could report that to us, we will get the information to the state so we can try to secure some of that funding.”
Business owners are encouraged to contact the chamber directly either by phone or email to report their damage.
POWER RESTORATION UPDATE
The latest update from the Wisconsin Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission says that 500 customers remain without power as of 3 PM Friday. Crews will continue to work through the weekend until all power is restored.
Any customer that’s still without power is asked to call the Commission directly at 715-423-6310 so they can evaluate which issues remain unresolved. As customers get their exterior masts repaired by private contractors, they are also encouraged to call the utility so crews working on those projects can fully restore power to the customer.
