Wisconsin Governor Doyle Announces Two Counties Added to Disaster Declaration

Individual Assistance Now Available in Seven Counties; Others Expected to Follow

June 16, 2008 -- MADISON — Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared a state of disaster for Richland and Racine counties, bringing the number of Wisconsin counties where individual assistance is available to seven.

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FEMA over the weekend made federal assistance available to those living in Columbia, Crawford, Milwaukee, Sauk and Vernon counties and is conducting damage assessments to allow declarations in other counties.

“The response to some of the worst floods this state has ever had has been inspiring, and I want to thank the people of Wisconsin for pulling together and helping one another and FEMA for moving quickly and providing assistance,” Governor Doyle said. “We are working closely with FEMA to provide help to additional counties as quickly as possible.”

Governor Doyle declared a state of emergency in 30 counties after severe weather this month brought record floods and other damage across southern Wisconsin. FEMA is in ongoing damage assessments in those counties to make disaster declarations.

FEMA’s disaster declarations make federal money available for individual assistance, such as home repair and temporary housing costs. Those living in counties declared a state of disaster can apply for individual assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA or online at www.fema.gov.

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