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Will FEMA help with disaster assistance after Wisconsin floods? What to know.

Gov. Tony Evers' administration is assessing if the flooding in southeast has caused enough damages to qualify for federal ...

Extreme rain events more common, but local governments not without options, report says

The near-record rainfall in Milwaukee last weekend ranks is among the most damaging and costly in Wisconsin history and is ...
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Milwaukee County picking up the pieces after severe storms and flooding

Milwaukee County begins recovery after rare flash floods caused at least 23 million in damage. Officials seek FEMA aid as ...

FEMA has not yet received any requests for federal aid in Milwaukee, spokesperson says

The federal agency cannot provide aid to Milwaukeeans until the president officially makes a disaster declaration.
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Flood damage estimate exceeds $23M, officials hope for FEMA funding

During a press conference Thursday, Milwaukee County officials said FEMA representatives could be here as early as Monday to ...

Milwaukee County identifies $23 million in preliminary flood damage from Aug. 9 storm

Milwaukee County estimates preliminary flood damages from the August 9 storm at $23 million. Damages include roads, parks, bridges, and waterways, with the final cost expected to rise. The county aims ...
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Milwaukee Marshall High School open as emergency shelter as severe weather predicted

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is advising of available shelter options ahead of forecasted severe weather.
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'We're not FEMA, we're just brothers from Milwaukee': Meet the men helping with free flood cleanup

The weekend’s floods left many Milwaukee area residents searching for help cleaning up their homes. But with help hard to ...