Authorities are urging donations of cash, not goods. Donations to the Minnesota Helps-North Minneapolis Recovery Fund may be made through credit card at www.GiveMN.org. Checks may be sent to the Minneapolis Foundation, 80 S. 8th St., Suite 800, Minneapolis, MN 55402. Donations also can be made at www.redcrosstc.org.
For volunteer opportunities, go to www.facebook.com/mplstornado.
DEBRIS CLEANUP
Property owners may take trees and branches to their boulevard for collection starting Wednesday through June 10 in the area west of Interstate 94 and north of Olson Highway. People with storm damage outside this area can call 311 for help.
To find out whether a tree contractor is licensed in Minneapolis, call 311 or check the city's website at www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/business-licensing/treeservice.asp.
INSURANCE TIPS
Document damage and losses with photos, videos and notes. Contact your insurance agent or insurers' claims hot line as soon as possible. Keep expense receipts for storm cleanup, temporary repair or emergency housing expenses. For more help, call the Minnesota Department of Commerce's consumer response team at 651-296-2488.
