MADISON – After historic flooding in the Milwaukee area, Gov. Tony Evers' administration is assessing the extent of damage − a process that could qualify area residents for federal disaster aid.

President Donald Trump has floated abolishing FEMA, citing the agency’s struggle to deliver timely disaster assistance, and in his second term he’s used executive actions to cut staff and freeze funds ...

Federal agencies sent thousands of personnel to support response efforts to recent disasters such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. But the concurrent disasters and ...

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer continued her push for an extension as the deadline looms to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency aid. People impacted by the May 16 tornado have until Tuesday to ...

A new contract with the Department of Homeland Security will restrict disaster assistance groups from helping undocumented immigrants. That news has concerned nonprofits and Milwaukee activists.

As of Jan. 28, the Federal Emergency Management Agency had 18 disaster declaration applications awaiting President Donald ...