MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump denying the State of Wisconsin’s request for FEMA Public Assistance: “For months, Milwaukee County has worked to recover from the extreme storms and historic flooding that hit our community in August. Following the approval of our Individual Assistance request, FEMA […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Deployment of FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams
DSA teams are available to help residents apply for federal assistance MILWAUKEE – A new in-person support service is now available for residents affected by the extreme flooding in August. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will be deployed to locations throughout Milwaukee County to help flood survivors apply for federal assistance, identify immediate needs, […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Disaster Recovery Centers
Centers will help affected residents apply for FEMA assistance and get answers to their questions about the process MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are open as of Wednesday, September 24, 2025 to assist individuals who have uninsured losses or emergency needs related to the August storms and flooding. A Disaster Recovery Center is […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Shares Update on Federal Funding Assistance
MILWAUKEE – The federal approval of Governor Tony Evers’ request for a major disaster declaration in Wisconsin on September 11 opened the door for individuals and households to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). However, there have been some misconceptions about the application process and eligibility for FEMA Individual Assistance. First, the […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Federal Disaster Declaration Approval
MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, September 11, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was informed by Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) that the request for a major disaster declaration in Wisconsin was approved by the Trump Administration, unlocking nearly $30 million in Individual Assistance for families and businesses affected by the extreme flooding. This amount […]
Baldwin, Moore, Steil Call for Trump Administration to Provide Immediate Federal Support for Flood Damage in Southeastern Wisconsin
Lawmakers support Wisconsin’s request for assistance with federal damage assessment WASHINGTON, D.C. – On August 14, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) called on the Trump Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support Wisconsin’s request to assist the state in conducting a formal federal […]
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Hurricane Katrina: Change is Slow, Until it Isn’t
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant Katrina is 20 years old…let that sink in for a minute. Excuse my intimacy and lack of including the word Hurricane in front of her name, but she honestly feels like an old friend. I cut my teeth in the Wisconsin State Legislature working with the initial group of […]
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Rule to Increase Resilience Against Flooding Nationwide
By Karen Stokes The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday announced finalized rules for the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). The standard is a flexible framework to increase resilience against flooding and help protect communities. The announcement comes weeks after the Biden administration also announced the first-ever federal heat protection standards for workers […]
Biden-Harris Administration Reforms Disaster Assistance Program to Help Survivors Recover Faster
By Karen Stokes On Friday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that FEMA is revamping its federal assistance policies. This initiative aims to reduce red tape, accelerate fund distribution, and enhance flexibility for disaster survivors. This action is in response to the rising frequency of extreme weather events […]
Protect the Life You’ve Built: Create a Lasting Legacy for You and Your Family
By Tom Sivak Regional Administrator, FEMA Region 5 Many families—including mine—consider free time a valuable commodity. Between full-time jobs, and three young, active sons, an open schedule together is a scarcity for my family. Though infrequent, I’ve made it a priority to use some of these free moments to talk with them about the possible […]