MMAC President Dale Kooyenga: Federal Relief is Welcome News After Devasting Floods Impacted Area Residents and Businesses
Sept. 12, 2025 (MILWAUKEE) – The below statement can be attributed to MMAC President Dale Kooyenga on the approval of federal relief for those impacted by last month’s flooding.
“Thursday’s approval of nearly $30 million in federal assistance for flood relief is appreciated and serves as a vital step forward for our community. Last month’s flooding brought unimaginable hardship to families and businesses – many of whom are still picking up the pieces. We were humbled to work on their behalf to advocate for this sorely needed help.
This is more than dollars – it’s a promise that the region will rebuild stronger and more prepared. Let’s continue to work together, not just to recover, but to renew our commitment to each other and to the future of southeastern 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
- How to Apply for Flood-Related Disaster Relief - Graham Kilmer - Sep 12th, 2025
- Wisconsin to Receive $29.8 Million in Federal Funding for Flood Recovery Aid (How To Apply) - City of Milwaukee - Sep 12th, 2025
- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Federal Disaster Declaration Approval - County Executive David Crowley - Sep 12th, 2025
- MMAC President Dale Kooyenga: Federal Relief is Welcome News After Devasting Floods Impacted Area Residents and Businesses - Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce - Sep 12th, 2025
- Senator Baldwin Releases Statement After Gov. Evers’ Request for Flood Damage Aid Was Approved - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Sep 11th, 2025
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds News That Wisconsin Will Receive Federal Flooding Assistance - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore - Sep 11th, 2025
- Trump Approves Disaster Relief For 1,000-Year Milwaukee Storm - Jeramey Jannene - Sep 11th, 2025
- Council Pleased With City’s Response To 1,000-Year Storm - Jeramey Jannene - Sep 11th, 2025
- Flood Damage Rises As Community Waits For President Trump to Help - Graham Kilmer - Sep 10th, 2025
- Recovery resources, community support services available this week - Ald. Lamont Westmoreland - Sep 2nd, 2025
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