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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency after what’s been called a 1,000-year flood in southeastern Wisconsin. The storms quickly overwhelmed water systems, leading to severe flooding across the Milwaukee area. And with help hard to find, a few community organizers sprung to action draining basements and clearing property.
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Michelle Maternowski/WUWMMilwaukee was hit by flash floods. Now residents are trying to recover. -
Michelle Maternowski/WUWMMilwaukee and the surrounding areas was devastated by massive rainstorms last weekend that flooded basements and washed out roads. Here is how to help those impacted.
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