Storm & Flood Recovery

SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Wisconsin Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by August Severe Storms

The declaration covers primary Wisconsin counties of Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha; which are eligible for both Physical damage loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the SBA. SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Wisconsin Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by August Severe Storms Low interest disaster loans now available. 

SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Milwaukee County to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help individuals complete their application. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment in advance at appointment.sba.gov.

Business Recovery Center (BRC) - Milwaukee County
Extension Milwaukee County - Summit Place
6737 W Washington St
West Allis, WI 53214

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Closed Sunday

Residents encouraged to apply today for FEMA flood assistance

Residents are encouraged to apply for flood-related relief provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as soon as possible. Applications must be submitted by November 12 for residents in Wisconsin counties affected by recent severe storms and flooding.

Individuals who have experienced losses or damage to their homes can apply for FEMA assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362. For any questions about FEMA Individual Assistance and the application process, you can reach the FEMA helpline or email [email protected]. The helpline is available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

Please keep in mind that FEMA cannot provide assistance for needs that are already covered by another source, such as insurance or other programs. However, if your insurance or another program does not cover all of your disaster-related needs, you may still be eligible for FEMA assistance.

2-1-1 Wisconsin Disaster Report 

Have you been impacted by the recent weather emergency?  Please report weather-related damage at 2-1-1 Wisconsin Disaster Report.

Milwaukee County Disaster Resource Centers

are available to assist individuals who have uninsured losses or emergency needs related to the August storms and flooding. A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is an accessible facility that residents can visit in person to learn more about FEMA and other agencies providing disaster assistance. At a DRC, residents can speak to representatives from county, state, and federal agencies, get help applying for federal assistance, receive updates on their FEMA application, and learn about the appeals process. No appointment is required.

City of Milwaukee Location & Hours:
McNair Elementary School
4950 N. 24th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays: Closed