Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that President Trump has approved Washington's request for an emergency declaration.

MADISON – After historic flooding in the Milwaukee area, Gov. Tony Evers' administration is assessing the extent of damage − a process that could qualify area residents for federal disaster aid.

Ferguson said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called him to confirm the FEMA request had been approved and discussed ...

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officially denied Maryland's appeal for aid following historic flooding in the western part of the state in May. The state initially requested that the ...

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Last month, a 1000-year flood devastated Milwaukee and surrounding counties. The flooding left at least two people dead, tens of thousands without power, and caused over $52 million in damages. Last ...

According to a FEMA official familiar with the declarations, the president only approved portions of the long-awaited requests: public assistance grants to help communities rebuild infrastructure.

FEMA could be on the ground in southeast Wisconsin this week, surveying the flood damage. After surveying the damage, the governor can ask the president to declare a major disaster. FOX6 spoke to a ...

Missouri residents in Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cooper, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, ...

The governor said he thanked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on behalf of the people of Washington.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hillsborough County residents have another opportunity to obtain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance in repairing their storm-damaged homes. In partnership with ...