(Waukesha County, WI) -This past April, Waukesha County was struck by multiple rounds of severe storms that produced an EF2 tornado in the Village of Lisbon on April 14, and an EF0 tornado in the City of Muskego on April 17. In the months that followed, the County has continued to work with local, state, and federal partners to ensure all impacted residents have the recovery resources they need.
Waukesha County residents who experienced damage from the storms and flooding between April 13 and April 23 are now eligible to apply for FEMA financial assistance. FEMA assistance may include aid for temporary housing, home repairs, and other disaster-related expenses. Impacted residents should begin applying for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, or by calling FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Applications are due August 31.
For more information on the disaster assistance process, visit DisasterAssistance.gov or visit the site’s Frequently Asked Questions page at https://www.disasterassistance.gov/help/faqs
Residents are encouraged to follow Waukesha County Emergency Management on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WaukCoEM) and can also visit https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/aprilsevere26 for additional information and updates.
