For Immediate Release
Contact: dmawempio@widma.gov
MADISON, Wis. – Residents in southeastern Wisconsin who were affected by recent flooding have until November 12, 2025, to seek help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It’s crucial for those impacted to apply for assistance before the deadline approaches.
“Federal assistance can be a critical lifeline for people and families to get the help they need during the recovery process,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle. He emphasized the importance of applying early to avoid last-minute complications.
Already, close to $83.3 million in aid has been distributed to 15,093 individuals affected by the floods. Eligible applicants from Milwaukee, Washington, or Waukesha counties can apply through several methods. The quickest route is via DisasterAssistance.gov. Alternatively, applicants can call 1-800-621-3362 or visit a Disaster Recovery Center, which can be located at fema.gov/drc.
Essential Information for FEMA Assistance Applications
Applicants should have the following information ready:
- Your address with zip code
- Condition of your damaged home
- Insurance information, if available
- Social Security number
- Annual household income
- Phone number where you can be contacted
- Address where you can get mail
- Email address to receive electronic notifications
Within approximately 10 days after application, a FEMA inspector will contact applicants to arrange an inspection. Applicants should be cautious as official inspectors carry photo ID and will not request bank information or charge for services. If there are doubts about the legitimacy of a call or visit, it’s advisable to confirm with the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
Following the inspection, FEMA typically sends a decision letter within 10 days. Applicants can monitor their application’s status through their DisasterAssistance.gov account or by calling 1-800-621-3362. If there is disagreement with FEMA’s decision, an appeal can be filed within 60 days of receiving the decision letter. For detailed guidance on appealing, visit http://www.fema.gov/appeal.
U.S. Small Business Administration Deadlines and Opportunities
Homeowners and renters impacted by the August floods in Milwaukee, Washington, or Waukesha counties may also apply for loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for home and personal property, including vehicles. The deadline for these applications is November 10, 2025.
The SBA offers additional loans for businesses, such as Physical Disaster and Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Businesses in Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties have until November 10, 2025, to apply. Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available for businesses in Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha counties until June 11, 2026.
Further details on SBA loans for Wisconsin homeowners, renters, and business owners are accessible through the SBA’s website at https://www.sba.gov/disaster.
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