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The disaster declarations, announced Thursday, will provide federal funding to Wisconsin, Kansas, North Carolina, and North Dakota, as well as tribes in Montana and South Dakota.

Only one death has been attributed to Milwaukee’s historic flooding earlier this month. But people from a local homeless encampment might disagree.

Following the initial damage assessments, Gov. Evers has requested President Donald Trump for a disaster declaration.

A UW-Madison risk and insurance professor offers some helpful tips for navigating flood insurance issues.

FEMA, the nation’s disaster agency, arrived in southeast Wisconsin Thursday to begin assessing damage from the region’s historic flooding. And while they were a sight for sore eyes, there’s still a long process before residents find relief, if they ever do.

Wisconsin has requested federal assistance to help recover from the destruction from the severe storms and floods earlier in August. Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be on the ground this week to conduct preliminary damage assessments.

Extensive flooding has left thousands of Milwaukee area residents with property damage. Gov. Tony Evers has requested help from FEMA, but for now, many are wondering if insurance will help pay for repairs.

Milwaukee County officials provide updates on flood response efforts and damage estimates.

A researcher with the Wisconsin Policy Forum unpacks the escalating trend of flood damage in Wisconsin for the past 45 years.

City officials are sharing resources and safety tips for cleaning your property as recovery efforts continue across the Milwaukee area following recent flash floods.