Trump Approves $29.8M Disaster Aid for Wisconsin Flood Recovery

President Trump has approved $29.8 million in federal disaster aid for Wisconsin following historic flooding in August that severely impacted Milwaukee and surrounding communities, including damage to over 1,800 homes and rendering 54 uninhabitable. This presidential disaster declaration enables federal assistance to support recovery efforts, although local damage estimates, such as Milwaukee County's $52 million cleanup cost, exceed the federal aid amount. The decision follows a formal request from Governor Tony Evers and extensive damage assessments by FEMA and state officials. While some Milwaukee residents face home demolitions due to flood damage, FEMA continues to evaluate public infrastructure damage in affected counties like Waukesha, where losses are estimated around $95 million. Local officials, including Senator Ron Johnson and Representatives Scott Fitzgerald and Bryan Steil, have expressed gratitude for the federal support, emphasizing the importance of the aid for working families and communities. Despite early delays and waiting periods for disaster declaration approval, federal and local agencies are actively coordinating recovery efforts to address the widespread impact of the flooding.