Federal Emergency Management Funds for Flood Wisconsin Counties Approved
Friday, October 21st, 2016 -- 9:37 AM
(Wisconsin Ag Connection) -Governor Scott Walker announced a Federal Emergency Management Agency major disaster declaration for ten western Wisconsin counties impacted by flooding in September.The counties included in the declaration are Adams, Chippewa, Clark, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland and Vernon. Last week, the governor formally requested a federal disaster declaration. Although impacted by the floods, Eau Claire and Trempealeau counties did not sustain enough damage to qualify for the federal assistance. Heavy rains hit western Wisconsin September 21-22, causing flash floods, mudslides, and washed out roads.
Preliminary damage assessments conducted by FEMA determined the storms caused more than $11 million in damage to public infrastructure, including over $5.2 million in damage in Vernon County. The major disaster declaration is for Public Assistance, which covers eligible projects submitted by counties, cities, townships, and certain private, not-for-profit organizations. The program is not for businesses or homeowners.
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