Gov. Evers requests federal assistance after severe floods impact Milwaukee County

MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Governor Tony Evers has officially requested FEMA aid after severe storms and floods had impacted southeastern Wisconsin.

The request comes after Wisconsin Emergency Management surveyed the damage and concluded that the state will meet the federal threshold to receive assistance from the federal government. With the preliminary assessment completed, the governor can now begin the process of requesting a presidential emergency or major disaster declaration. On Monday, Gov. Evers declared a state of emergency across Wisconsin and deployed the state National Guard to Milwaukee to provide aid to those affected by the floods.

“Disastrous storms and flash flooding across our state in recent days have displaced kids and families and damaged homes, businesses, community centers, and so much more. The damage caused by recent extreme weather is extensive, and it’s going to take significant time and resources to recover, repair infrastructure, and help support the folks and communities who have been affected It’s clear we will need additional federal resources and support to do so,” said Gov. Evers in a press release. “It is absolutely critical that Wisconsin receives every available federal resource to ensure we can adequately respond and help our local communities rebuild. I am requesting urgent federal assistance and aid from FEMA to support our recovery efforts for Wisconsinites, communities, and our state.”

Emergency management partners at the local, state, and federal level will assess the extent of the disaster and determine what type of federal assistance is needed. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website has additional information.

Wisconsin Emergency Management encourages residents to call 211 to report property damage caused by the floods. Gov. Evers full FEMA request can be viewed here.