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Federal disaster aid denied for Wisconsin storms despite $26.5M in infrastructure damage.
The Trump administration has denied Wisconsin’s request for federal disaster aid following severe storms and flooding in August that damaged six counties, citing preliminary assessments that deemed public assistance unwarranted despite estimates of over $26.5 million in eligible infrastructure costs.
Governor Tony Evers and state leaders, including Senator Tammy Baldwin and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, criticized the decision as undermining recovery efforts and placing an unfair burden on local taxpayers.
The state plans to appeal within 30 days, while funding through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program remains pending.
FEMA has approved individual assistance totaling over $123 million for residents but denied aid for public infrastructure repairs, including roads, bridges, and utilities.
Ayuda federal para desastres negada para las tormentas de Wisconsin a pesar de $ 26.5 millones en daños a la infraestructura.