US EditionGov. Tony Evers Requests FEMA Assistance After April’s Heavy Rainfall, Flooding
Wisconsin Emergency Management said the storm damage could exceed the state’s ability to recover without federal help, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Governor Tony Evers directed Wisconsin Emergency Management to request a Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessment following severe April storms, tornadoes, and flooding that caused widespread damage across the state.
- Severe weather throughout April, including over 20 tornadoes, prompted Evers to declare a state of emergency on April 15 as widespread flooding damaged schools, businesses, and homes across communities.
- WEM assessments indicate the destruction is "beyond the state's ability to recover on its own." FEMA will likely conduct the preliminary assessment virtually, with on-site visits only as needed.
- This assessment is the required first step before Evers can submit a formal disaster declaration request to President Donald Trump to unlock federal aid for recovery efforts.
- The state remains in recovery from historic flooding last August that caused more than $27 million in damages, though the Trump administration previously denied full public assistance for that disaster.
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Chippewa HeraldGov. Tony Evers requests FEMA assistance after April’s heavy rainfall, flooding
Multiple storms that week brought baseball-sized hail and significant flooding that threatened water infrastructure near the Wisconsin River in the Portage area as water levels rose.
Gov. Evers rallies for FEMA cooperation on flood-struck areas including Rock County
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is now pressing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help the state assess and pay for recovery from rampant, severe flooding this month that has wrought tens of millions of dollars of damage.
Governor Evers requests FEMA assistance to assess April storm damage in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin is taking the next step in seeking federal disaster aid after recent storms. Governor Tony Evers has directed Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to submit a request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist the state in conducting a formal federal preliminary damage assessment. Evers declared a state of emergency earlier this month after widespread tornadoes, heavy rainfall and flooding. State offic…
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