Flood Resources

NOTE: The Department of Homeland Security announced that FEMA will remain operational and available to respond to emergency disasters during the federal government shutdown. This includes activities like payments to disaster survivors, debris removal, and emergency protective measures. If you or someone you know was affected by recent flooding, please visit my website here for a list of available resources. 

Federal Disaster Declaration:

September 11, 2025, President Donald J. Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Wisconsin triggering the release of Federal funds to help individuals recover from severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and mudslides that occurred August 9-12, 2025. To view the Federal Disaster Declaration Fact Sheet, click here.

Families in Milwaukee county can apply for FEMA assistance by applying online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362.

The IRS has announced tax relief for individuals impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and mudslides in Wisconsin.

Deadline for Disaster Relief Assistance applications is currently November 12.

For more information on the best way to send documents to FEMA, click here.

For more information on what to expect after you apply for relief, click here.

For FEMA's most recent Wisconsin Disaster Recovery Update, click here.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Are Now Open in Milwaukee & Waukesha Counties:

1. Waukesha County Disaster Recovery Centers
   • Sept. 23 – 30, Butler Village Hall, 12621 W Hampton Ave
   • Oct. 1 – 11, Brookfield Safety Building, 2100 N Calhoun Road
   • Oct. 13 – 17, Muskego City Hall, W182S8200 Racine Ave.
2. Milwaukee County Disaster Recovery Centers
   • City of Milwaukee, McNair Elementary School, 4950 N. 24^th Street
   • Wauwatosa City Hall, 7725 W North Avenue

Assistance Applications Can Also Be Made By:

Calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 

Visiting DisasterAssistance.gov to apply online & check the status of your application 

Read Your FEMA Letter Carefully:

If you applied for FEMA assistance you will receive a letter by mail or email. If the letter says you are "not approved" for assistance, it does NOT mean that you won't receive assistance. Please read the FEMA letter carefully and review all information requested by FEMA, including next steps. 

If you disagree with FEMA's decision or the amount of money provided you can submit an appeal letter within 60 days of your letter to file an appeal.

For more information on this process, read FEMAs informational advisory here.

Reporting Flooding Home/Property Damage:

Milwaukee County residents:
Report any damage to homes and property through the county’s 2-1-1 hotline. Call 2-1-1 if you are experiencing property damage (ex. flooded basements or collapsed walls).  

You can also complete a damage report on their website - https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/damage-report

Note: Reporting damage does not guarantee FEMA assistance but may help with disaster recovery efforts.

City of Cudahy residents:  
In addition to reporting damage via 2-1-1, you should also report damage on the City’s website at: https://www.cudahy-wi.gov/community/report_a_problem.php

Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management has a 24/7 number residents can call at (414) 257-4709 regarding emergency response and recovery efforts.

Additional Resources:

Temporary Storage Facilities: Some storage facilities in Southeast Wisconsin are offering 30 days of free storage for affected residents, including self-storage rentals or portable storage units, which must remain on site at one of 11 locations in the area.

You can call the locations directly for assistance. Those include:

• Capitol Drive: 505 E. Capitol Drive, (414) 963-8716
• Good Hope Road: 5701 W. Good Hope Rd., (414) 353-5850
• Granville Station: 8626 N. Granville Rd. (414) 365-6464
• Menomonee Valley: 3530-3534 W. Pierce St., (414) 999-3167
• State Street: 2020 W. State St., (414) 933-7766
• Walker’s Point: 1500 S. 1st St., (414) 383-7735
• Riverwest: 4390 N. Richards St., (414) 312-4943
• Oak Creek: 611 W. Puetz Rd., (414) 768-8557
• Waukesha: 925 Highway 164 S., (262) 347-4903
• Waukesha: 1450 S. West Ave., (262) 347-3762
• Wauwatosa: 11700 W. Capitol Drive, (414) 269-2487

Energy/Utility Issues: Contact We Energies to disconnect and reconnect power.

We Energies recommends assuming basement flood water is energized, even if it's a small amount on the floor.

We Energies customers can disconnect power by calling 800-662-4797 before starting cleanup activities. 

Call the same number to reconnect to power or report an outage. More information can be found on We Energies' website.

Responding to Emergency Disasters: For more information on preparing for and responding to natural disasters like floods, visit the Ready Wisconsin website here.