Wisconsin Emergency Management efforts are coordinated with local, state, tribal and federal agencies, as well as volunteer and private sector partners.  We support 72 Wisconsin counties and bring emergency management services to the state's 5.5 million citizens.  Our central office is located in Madison and we have six regional offices that provide local support. <<Click here to learn more about What We Do>>

FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

FEMA Press Releases

• SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Lancaster, Janesville and Portage Closing August 15th - August 13, 2008
• SBA Disaster Assistance Tops $20 Million; Urges Return of Disaster Loan Applications - August 5, 2008
• SBA Launches electronic Disaster Loan Application - August 4, 2008
• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Wisconsin Businesses - July 24, 2008
• SBA Opens Additional Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Wisconsin - July 24, 2008
• Deadline Extended For Flood-Related Tax Relief - July 17, 2008
• Governor Doyle Announces Public Infrastructure Assistance for La Crosse County - July 11, 2008
• Governor Doyle Announces $15 million in Flood Relief Funding - July 10, 2008
• Governor Doyle Announces Disaster Unemployment for Monroe County Workers Affected by Severe Weather - July 10, 2008
• Governor Doyle Announces Disaster Declaration for Monroe County - July 9, 2008
• Governor Doyle Announces Disaster Unemployment for Manitowoc County Workers Affected by Severe Weather - June 30, 2008
• Governor Doyle Announces Disaster Declaration for Manitowoc County - June 27, 2008
• Governor Doyle Announces Public Infrastructure Assistance to 14 Counties - June 27, 2008

......Previous News/Press Releases      

• Consumer Protection help for Wisconsin flood victims - from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection

• Disaster FoodShare Benefits For Flood Victims - from the Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services
• Volunteer Resources
• Insurance FAQ's and Complaint Form - from the Office of Commissioner of Insurance
• Information on Coping with Flooding - from the WI Department of Natural Resources
• Project Recovery's General Brochure
• Project Recovery - Suggestions for coping with the emotional aftermath of a disaster
• 2008 Flood Information - This area will provide you with more information from where to seek help to how to prepare for floods.
• Storm and Flood Photos - Click on this link provided to view some photos that were take of the flood areas.

• Extensive List of Flooding Resources

  With the heavy and widespread rains that have hit the state recently, the University of Wisconsin-Extension faculty and staff provide information on resources to deal with flooding, damage to crops and general disaster assistance. Read more...

ATTENTION EDITORS & NEWS DIRECTORS

• To aid in your coverage of the flooding situation in the communities you cover, feel free to use the following resources available from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services.

WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUSINESS

2008 NIMS Implementation Plan is now available (click here)

2008 Governor's Conference Handouts and Presentations now available!  (Click Here)