Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday announced that he is submitting a request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist Wisconsin in conducting a formal federal preliminary damage assessment of the harm caused by recent extreme storms and flooding across the state.
The governor’s request comes as Wisconsin Emergency Management reported to Gov. Evers that initial state and local damage review suggests Wisconsin will meet the federal threshold to receive federal aid and assistance.
In order for federal public and individual assistance to be made available, there must be a presidential declaration based on the results of the preliminary damage assessment confirming the state has met the necessary threshold. A presidential disaster declaration determines which, if any, types of federal assistance will be provided.Â
“Should Wisconsin reach the threshold to receive federal FEMA support and aid based on the results of the preliminary damage assessment, Wisconsin Emergency Management and I will work expeditiously to submit a formal request for a presidential disaster declaration,” Evers said in the letter. “I look forward to this continued partnership and receiving support from FEMA and the federal government to support Wisconsin’s efforts to recover and rebuild.”
A copy of the governor’s full letter is available here.
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