Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Deployment of FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams
DSA teams are available to help residents apply for federal assistance
MILWAUKEE – A new in-person support service is now available for residents affected by the extreme flooding in August. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will be deployed to locations throughout Milwaukee County to help flood survivors apply for federal assistance, identify immediate needs, share application updates, and provide referrals to additional community resources.
DSA teams provide survivors with the opportunity to directly reach FEMA representatives in short-term, pop-up locations that residents already know and trust, such as libraries or community centers. A calendar of DSA locations and hours of operation is available and will be regularly updated at county.milwaukee.gov/getFEMAhelp.
This service is provided in addition to the two Milwaukee County Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) that remain open and operational. Residents who need help uploading paper copies of required documents to their application or need to meet with representatives from organizations other than FEMA should still visit one of the Milwaukee County DRC locations. Those services are not available at a DSA location.
Residents do not need to go to a Disaster Recovery Center or speak to a DSA team member to receive FEMA assistance. These resources are available for anyone who needs additional help with their FEMA application or want to talk to a representative in-person. The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 800-621-3362. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is November 12, 2025.
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
- 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
- Two Weeks Remain to Apply for FEMA Assistance for August floods - Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs - Oct 29th, 2025
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