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.
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- FEMA Denies Government Disaster Assistance For Milwaukee Area - Graham Kilmer - Oct 24th, 2025
- Baldwin Slams Trumps Denial of FEMA Disaster Assistance for Wisconsin Communities Impacted by August Storms - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Oct 24th, 2025
- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Denial of Request for FEMA Public Assistance - David Crowley - Oct 24th, 2025
- Trump Administration Denies Federal Disaster Request for Communities Impacted by August Severe Weather, Gov. Evers to Appeal Decision to Ensure Communities Get the Support they Need - Gov. Tony Evers - Oct 24th, 2025
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- FEMA Individual Assistance for Milwaukee County Flood Survivors Tops $80 Million with One Month Left to Apply - David Crowley - Oct 10th, 2025
- SBA Disaster Relief Still Available to Wisconsin Residents, Businesses and Private Nonprofits - U.S. Small Business Administration - Oct 10th, 2025
- Wisconsin Emergency Management Release – One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance After August Flooding - Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs - Oct 9th, 2025
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