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Trump Administration Denies Wisconsin’s FEMA Request After August Flooding
FEMA declined public assistance for six Wisconsin counties despite $26.5 million in validated damages, leaving local governments responsible for costly infrastructure repairs.
- On Oct. 23, FEMA sent Governor Tony Evers a letter saying the Trump Administration denied Public Assistance for Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties, finding the program "is not warranted" based on preliminary damage assessments.
- Following the Aug. 9-12 storms, FEMA and Wisconsin Emergency Management assessed damage in September, validating over $26.5 million in public infrastructure costs .
- Milwaukee's mayor and Crowley expressed disappointment; Evers said denying aid shows the Trump Administration views over $26 million in damages as unwarranted, leaving Milwaukee to cover $22 million in repairs.
- The state has 30 days to appeal the denial as the Public Assistance program would fund repairs to schools, roads, bridges and utilities now facing funding gaps.
- White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson said the administration provides `a more thorough review of disaster declaration requests` and previously granted $29.8 million in FEMA Individual Assistance for Wisconsin counties in September.
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