Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Denial of Request for FEMA Public Assistance
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump denying the State of Wisconsin’s request for FEMA Public Assistance:
“For months, Milwaukee County has worked to recover from the extreme storms and historic flooding that hit our community in August. Following the approval of our Individual Assistance request, FEMA has distributed over $123 million in financial assistance to Milwaukee County residents so they can repair their homes and take a major step toward normalcy. I’ve commended the Trump administration for delivering this federal funding to our residents and businesses – because there is no room for politics in the aftermath of a natural disaster.
“The decision from the Trump administration to deny the State’s request for Public Assistance is extremely disappointing. The preliminary damage assessment showed that the damage sustained throughout all six counties is more than substantial. Without this federal assistance, Milwaukee County is left footing the bill to repair an assessed $22 million in public infrastructure. As the State of Wisconsin begins the process to appeal this denial, I strongly urge President Trump to approve funding for FEMA Public Assistance so we can afford to rebuild our roads, bridges, parks, and public infrastructure.”
Any questions regarding this decision can be directed to FEMA at FEMA-Press-Office@fema.dhs.gov.
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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