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 WEM>>

Federal Disaster Assistance

FEMA Press Releases

• Gov. Announces $800,000 Flood Grant - Sept. 18, 2008
• Gov. Requests Additional Flood Relief - Sept. 17, 2008  Request Letter (Click Here)
• SBA Help Still Available - Sept. 16, 2008
• 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
• ......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...