Information on Federal Disaster Declaration 1768http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10028Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:23:15 EDT en-us FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov (FEMA Office of Public Affairs) FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov (FEMA Webmaster) 360 Regional/North America/United States/Government/Executive Branch/Departments/Homeland Security/ Information on Federal Disaster Declaration 1768http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=10028 http://www.fema.gov/graphics/rss_logo.gif http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=46199Madison, Wis. -- Almost $97 million in state and federal disaster assistance is being disbursed to individuals and business owners in Wisconsin. Adding in the $12 million in obligated funds for approved public assistance projects brings the disaster assistance total to $109 million.Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:33:03 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=4619910/10/2008 18:33:31768-159http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45793Madison, Wis. -- A team of environmental health specialists deployed by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) is now assisting the state of Wisconsin with flood-related public-health issues, disaster recovery officials announced today.Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:45:30 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=457939/16/2008 8:45:301768-155http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45786MADISON, Wis. -- The final days to apply for assistance for damages caused by the June and July storms and flooding are here.  The deadline is Monday, Sept. 15, at midnight.  Due to the high volume of registrations being received from other disasters throughout the country, Wisconsin applicants are urged to call 1-800-621-3362 or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585 for those with speech or hearing impairments from 6 to 8 a.m. and 9 to midnight.Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:52:34 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=457869/15/2008 15:52:341768-152http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45785MADISON, Wis. -- September 15 is the deadline for Wisconsin residents to register for disaster help. An online visit or a single phone call can qualify a household or business owner for recovery assistance and services from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the state of Wisconsin, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:41:59 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=457859/15/2008 13:41:591768-154http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45784Madison, Wis. -- The Village of Rock Springs will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m., to begin development of a plan to address long-term solutions to community issues brought about by the flooding caused by the June and July storms. The meeting will be held at Rock Springs Elementary School, 306 Elm Street, in Rock Springs.Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:14:26 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=457849/15/2008 13:14:261768-153http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45686MADISON, Wis. -- The following is a summary of information released during the week of Aug. 30 through Sept. 5 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from the Wisconsin Joint Field Office for Disaster 1768, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:16:00 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=456869/8/2008 14:16:01768-150http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45684MADISON, Wis. -- More than $90.3 million in state and federal disaster assistance has been approved for Wisconsin residents affected by June and July severe storms and flooding, emergency managers said today.Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:05:36 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=456849/8/2008 14:5:361768-148http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45682MADISON, Wis. -- The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) had its roots in the 1800s as the country recognized the federal government must play a leading role in controlling and responding to floods.Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:32:17 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=456829/8/2008 11:32:171768-149http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45672Madison, Wis. -- This is the final week for Wisconsin residents to register for disaster help. A simple phone call or online visit can qualify a household or business for recovery money and services from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and other agencies.Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:53:24 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=456729/8/2008 8:53:241768-151http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45671Madison, Wis. -- Residents receiving rental assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) due to this summer's severe storms and flooding should let FEMA know if they still need housing assistance, said emergency management officials.Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:38:29 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=456719/8/2008 8:38:291768-147http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45546MADISON, Wis. -- Assistance to public entities, along with grants and low-interest loans to individuals, brings to $81.5 million in state and federal aid to Wisconsin for recent severe storms and flooding.Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:30:35 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=455468/26/2008 13:30:351768-136http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45473Madison, Wis. -- Walworth County has been added to the list of Wisconsin counties eligible to receive federal Public Assistance (PA) disaster funds to help local governments rebuild public property damaged by recent severe storms, tornadoes and floods.Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:59:18 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=454738/19/2008 7:59:181768-134http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45458Madison, Wis. -- The following is a summary of information released during the week of Aug. 9 through Aug. 15 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from the Wisconsin Joint Field Office for Disaster 1768, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:53:50 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=454588/18/2008 8:53:501768-133http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45431MADISON, Wis. -- Residents in flooded areas of Wisconsin should have their septic systems and wells checked for safety, federal and state disaster recovery officials advise.Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:46:38 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=454318/15/2008 15:46:381768-131http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45395MADISON, Wis. -- The following is a summary of information released Aug. 2 through Aug. 8 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from the Wisconsin Joint Field Office for Disaster 1768, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:19:33 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=453958/11/2008 10:19:331768-128http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45394MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin residents who dispute their flood insurance settlement can appeal, said federal emergency management officials.Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:15:58 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=453948/11/2008 10:15:581768-127http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45384Madison, Wis. -- Before beginning any new construction or repairs of flood-damaged property, Wisconsin residents are urged to consult local building officials to obtain the necessary permits.Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:34:41 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=453848/11/2008 8:34:411768-126http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45374Madison, Wis. -- Wisconsin disaster assistance now exceeds $67 million, state and federal emergency managers announced today. The monies include $44.8 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for housing and other individual needs and $22.4 million in low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to homeowners, renters and business owners.Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:14:15 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=453748/8/2008 8:14:151768-125http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45365Madison, Wis. -- Don't let misunderstandings cause the loss of needed disaster assistance, state and federal emergency management officials urge Wisconsin residents.Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:14:11 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=453658/7/2008 8:14:111768-124http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45351Madison, Wis. -- The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties will close at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, disaster officials announced today. The Milwaukee County DRC is scheduled to close on Saturday, Aug. 16. Applicants with questions still can call the toll-free helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA.Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:14:13 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=453518/6/2008 8:14:131768-123http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45323MADISON, Wis. -- Many stores and community facilities in Southern Wisconsin host FEMA displays that offer advice about rebuilding safer and stronger structures after flooding. Two of the more popular free publications are Protecting Your Home from Flood Damage and After Flood: The First Steps.Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:30:23 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=453238/4/2008 9:30:231768-121http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45322MADISON, Wis. -- The following is a summary of information released July 26 through August 1 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from the Wisconsin Joint Field Office for Disaster 1768, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:27:29 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=453228/4/2008 9:27:291768-119http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45318MADISON, Wis. -- Residents of Manitowoc and Monroe counties who were affected by the severe storms and flooding of June and July are now eligible to receive free counseling support, officials of Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today.Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:14:26 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=453188/4/2008 9:14:261768-120http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45317Madison, Wis. -- Community Education Outreach (CEO) teams wind up their series of location visits to county fairs, home improvement stores, and hardware stores that provide flood-recovery advice and distribute repair and rebuilding information on August 10, disaster officials announced.Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:46:39 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=453178/4/2008 8:46:391768-117http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=45316Madison, Wis. -- The application deadline has been extended from Wednesday, Aug. 13 toMonday, September 15 for damages caused by storms and flooding from June 5 to July 24.Residents and business owners now have an additional 33 days to apply for federal and state disaster assistance grants and low interest disaster loans.Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:22:06 EDThttp://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=453168/4/2008 8:22:61768-118