Southeastern Wisconsin Flooding Resources
Emergency Assistance
- Police and Fire: Call 911 if you need immediate life-threatening assistance.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Shelter Locations: The American Red Cross has opened two emergency shelters. For immediate help, call 1-800-RED CROSS. These shelters provide a safe place to stay, meals, and essential services:
- Holler Park: 5151 S. 6th Street
- Washington Park Senior Center: 4420 W. Vilet Street
Local Emergency Assistance
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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.
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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.
- 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.
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Waukesha County: Waukesha County offers disaster information and emergency management resources here.