News Summary
Residents and business owners in Milwaukee County affected by the August floods have until November 12 to apply for FEMA assistance and November 10 for SBA disaster loans. FEMA has already distributed nearly $92 million in aid, while local Disaster Recovery Centers remain available for support. Affected individuals are encouraged to gather necessary documentation and act swiftly to secure the assistance needed for recovery.
Milwaukee County Residents Have One Month Left to Apply for Federal Aid Following August Floods
Milwaukee County home and business owners affected by the historic floods on August 9 have until November 12, 2025, to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance. Additionally, the deadline for applying for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan is November 10, 2025.
Since federal assistance became available, FEMA has distributed nearly $92 million to flood survivors throughout Wisconsin. Of this amount, $82.7 million has been allocated to 15,666 residents in Milwaukee County. The U.S. Small Business Administration has also approved $10.2 million in disaster loans for homeowners, renters, and business owners in the area.
For those seeking assistance, Milwaukee’s Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at McNair Elementary School, located at 4950 N. 24th St., will remain open through mid-November. A new DRC will open on October 13 in West Allis at the West Allis Senior Center, located at 7001 W. National Ave.. The DRC at Wauwatosa City Hall closed on October 10 after assisting over 500 residents. Representatives from FEMA and other federal partners are present at DRCs to assist residents with their applications for aid.
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams continue to provide in-person support at various locations throughout Milwaukee County. Interested residents can apply for FEMA assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone at 800-621-3362, or in person at a DRC. A number of pop-up locations for application assistance will be available, with new locations introduced regularly.
Damage assessments following the flooding indicated over $52 million in destruction across Milwaukee County, impacting more than 1,800 homes. Nearby counties, including Washington County, have also reported significant damage.
The collaborative efforts of local, state, and federal agencies have been acknowledged for their response to this flooding crisis. Community leaders emphasize the importance of applying for federal assistance, noting that the process is designed to be accessible and not overly complicated. Residents are encouraged to gather necessary documentation, such as photographs of damage, identification, banking information, and insurance documents, to facilitate their applications.
As the deadline approaches, affected residents are urged to act swiftly to secure the assistance they may need to recover from the extensive damage caused by the floods. The various forms of support offered aim to help residents to rebuild their lives after this natural disaster, with multiple resources available to guide individuals through the application process.
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Additional Resources
- Milwaukee Courier Online
- Wikipedia: FEMA
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Google Search: Milwaukee flood aid
- Fox6Now
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Disaster Relief
- Urban Milwaukee
- Google News: FEMA disaster assistance Milwaukee
- TMJ4
- Google Scholar: Disaster Recovery
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