Southeastern Wisconsin Flooding Resources

FEMA Assistance

Wisconsin homeowners and renters in Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties with uninsured damage to their primary home, personal property loss, or disaster-related emergency needs due to the August storms and flooding may apply for FEMA assistance. The deadline to apply was November 12, 2025.

After You Apply

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.

It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include the amount of money FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of that money. The letter will also explain your application status and advise on what you need to do to appeal if you disagree with the decision. Learn more about appeals here.

SBA Assistance

Businesses, private nonprofits and residents in Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties may be eligible for physical damage and economic injury assistance through the Small Business Administration (SBA), while businesses and most private nonprofits in Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, and Walworth counties may be eligible for economic injury assistance. The deadline to apply for Home Disaster and Business Physical Damage Disaster Loans was November 12, 2025. The deadline to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans is June 11, 2026.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY

Tax Assistance

Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households residing or having a business in Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties qualify for tax relief. More information is available here.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance

Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available for eligible workers in Milwaukee County, Washington County, and Waukesha County through the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. More information is available here.

Emergency Assistance

Police and Fire: Call 911 if you need immediate life-threatening assistance.
211: Dial 211 if you are experiencing property damage (ex. flooded basements or collapsed walls). You can also fill out a property damage report on their website.
- Note: Reporting damage does not guarantee FEMA assistance but may help with disaster recovery efforts.
We Energies: Updates for power outages can be found on the We Energies app, outage map, or by calling 800-662-4797.
- Report a downed power line at 800-662-4797.
Insurance Questions: Reach out to the State of Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance by
- Calling 1-800-236-8517
- Emailing ocicomplaints@wisconsin.gov
- Visiting oci.wi.gov/complaints
- Refer to storm damage tips at https://oci.wi.gov/Documents/Consumers/PI-237.pdf
- More resources from the Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance can be found below:
  - After a Storm Hits
  - Property Claims
    - Avoid a Public Insurance Adjuster Scam
    - FAQs
American Red Cross: For immediate help, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
- More resources are available here.

Local Emergency Assistance

City of Milwaukee: Below are the resources the City of Milwaukee is offering:
- Reporting Street Flooding & Other Issues: To report street flooding, water backing up into basements, downed trees or limbs, or stranded/disabled vehicles, please call 414-286-CITY (2489), visit milwaukee.gov/clickforaction, or download the MKEMobile Action App.
- City of Milwaukee Sanitation & Drop-Off Services: Drop-off service fees are waived through Sunday, August 17, are open from 7AM-6PM, and are located at 3879 W. Lincoln Ave (South Site) and 6660 N Industrial Road please (enter from Mill Road) (North Site)
  - To request bulky item pickup if you receive City garbage service, please call 414-286-CITY (2489), visit milwaukee.gov/clickforaction, or download the MKEMobile App. More information can be found here: City Sanitation Drop-Off Info.
- City of Milwaukee Health Department Health & Flood Safety Tips: To stay informed about health precautions during and after flooding, visit the City of Milwaukee Health Department website.
Milwaukee County: Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management is available 24/7 at (414) 257-4709 regarding emergency response and recovery efforts. More information and resources provided by Milwaukee County are available here. More information from the Salvation Army of Milwaukee County is available here.
City of Muskego: The City of Muskego offers disaster information and emergency management resources here.
Village of Germantown: Village of Germantown offers disaster information and emergency management resources here.
Waukesha County: Waukesha County offers disaster information and emergency management resources here.

Clean Up Efforts

A list of flooding resources and drop-off sites for the City of Milwaukee is available here. More information on other drop-off sites is available here.