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FEMA Region 5 office, located in Chicago, IL, partners with federal emergency management for 34 Tribal Nations and the following states.

States

Visit the state's page for localized content, such as disaster recovery centers, flood maps, fact sheets, jobs and other resources.

Leadership

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Acting Regional Administrator

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Acting Deputy Regional Administrator

Region 5 Resources

Environmental Requirements to Apply for FEMA Funding

When a community applies for FEMA funding — such as Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Assistance or Preparedness Grants — potential impacts to the environment and cultural resources must be considered.

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NOTE: Environmental requirements do not apply to individuals and families applying for assistance.

Find Your Flood Map

Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) is a national FEMA program that works with states, tribes, territories and local communities to evaluate and better understand their current flood risk, as well as the actions that can be taken to mitigate and become more resilient against future risk.

Mitigation Funding Resource Guides

Mitigation Funding Resource Guides provide state, territory, and local officials with a wide range of potential funding resources including grants, loans, technical assistance and in-kind services from multiple stakeholders.

Contact Us

General
312-408-5500
fema-r5-info@fema.dhs.gov

Congressional/Intergovernmental
312-408-4427
fema-r5-congressional@fema.dhs.gov

News Desk
312-408-4455
fema-r5-news-desk@fema.dhs.gov

Tribal Affairs
312-408-5286
fema-r5-tribal@fema.dhs.gov

Regional News and Information

For residents in Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties who report they cannot live safely live in their home, FEMA may need to perform an inspection of the damaged dwelling.
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If you are a Wisconsin homeowner or renter in Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties with uninsured damage to your primary home, personal property loss or disaster- related emergency needs due to the August storms and flooding, you may be able to apply for FEMA assistance.
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Money is available for basic home repairs, rental of temporary housing and other uninsured expenses resulting from the August storms and flooding in Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties. File your insurance claim first, then apply to FEMA.
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CHICAGO - Wisconsin homeowners and renters in Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties with uninsured damage to their primary home, personal property loss or disaster-related emergency needs due to the August storms and flooding may apply for FEMA assistance. The deadline to apply is November 12, 2025.
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CHICAGO - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Richland County within the Kickapoo River Watershed. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment period.
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