The deadline for counties included in the recent Major Disaster Declaration to submit a Request for Public Assistance has been extended to March 25, 2026.

States need a major disaster declaration to access federal aid, but the wait time ranges from a few days to a few months.

Wisconsinites affected by historic August flooding have until Nov. 12 to apply for FEMA's Individual Assistance program. The flooding caused at least two deaths, power outages, and widespread damage ...

Applicants who have received denial letters by mail or email have 60 days to appeal the decision. In cases where documents ...

Slogging through a thick slop of mud and rock, Brian Hill passed the roof that Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters had just ripped off someone’s barn and dumped into his yard. Then he peered into the ...

South Milwaukee residents impacted by August's historic flooding will soon be able to receive in-person help from Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Survivor Assistance teams.Disaster ...

Milwaukee County launched new in-person Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams on Oct. 2. DSA teams offer help applying for federal flood assistance at various pop-up locations (like libraries) ...

President Donald Trump has approved $29.8 million in federal relief dollars to help homeowners and local officials in southeast Wisconsin recover from historic fooding in August. Homeowners may be ...