Baldwin Slams Trumps Denial of FEMA Disaster Assistance for Wisconsin Communities Impacted by August Storms
Baldwin supports Governor Evers’ appeal to ensure Wisconsin communities receive support to rebuild and address $26.5 million in disaster costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to deny federal assistance for Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after catastrophic storms and flooding in August caused more than $26.5 million in damages to public infrastructure.
“By denying federal assistance, the Trump Administration is leaving Wisconsin communities to fend for themselves,” said Senator Baldwin. “No community can pick up these pieces alone, and Wisconsinites need support so they can rebuild and be on the road to recovery. I hope my Republican colleagues will join me in calling on the Trump Administration to step up to the plate and be here for Wisconsin communities left in the lurch. I fully support Governor Evers‘ appeal for the Trump Administration to reconsider their decision and prioritize our local communities.”
President Trump and FEMA denied Governor Evers’ request for Public Assistance to help support emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities in Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties. A Public Assistance declaration would give state, local and tribal governments access to grants to help cover their costs for debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures, and restoring public infrastructure.
Senator Baldwin pushed the Trump Administration to act and get Wisconsin the federal resources communities need to recover. She led a bipartisan group of colleagues calling on the Trump Administration and FEMA to support Wisconsin’s request to assist in conducting a formal federal preliminary damage assessment. Baldwin also joined the entire Wisconsin delegation in requesting an expedited Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment and requesting the President issue a Major Disaster Declaration to unlock federal assistance for recovery efforts in Wisconsin.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
More about the 1000 Year Storm
- Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration for Again Denying Federal Disaster Request for Wisconsin Communities Impacted by August Severe Weather - Gov. Tony Evers - Feb 9th, 2026
- Wisconsin Emergency Management August Flood Response and Recovery a Team Effort at Wisconsin Emergency Management - Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs - Dec 23rd, 2025
- New 24-Hour Precipitation Record Confirmed for Wisconsin - Press Release - Dec 19th, 2025
- HUD Delivers Disaster Aid, Financial Flexibility for Wisconsin Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Nov 26th, 2025
- Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Denying Wisconsin Communities Disaster Relief for Damage Caused by Extreme Weather in August - Gov. Tony Evers - Nov 19th, 2025
- One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans - David Crowley - Nov 5th, 2025
- U.S. Small Business Administration Extends Deadline for Physical Damage Loans for Wisconsin Businesses, Residences, and Private Nonprofits Impacted by August Severe Weather - Gov. Tony Evers - Nov 4th, 2025
- After Another Denial of FEMA Aid, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Urges Reconsideration - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore - Oct 30th, 2025
- Trump Administration Denies More Disaster Aid for Wisconsin - Graham Kilmer - Oct 29th, 2025
- Trump Administration Denies Hazard Mitigation Funding for Wisconsin Communities After Denying Public Assistance Relief - Gov. Tony Evers - Oct 29th, 2025
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