ASHLAND COUNTY -- President Barack Obama on Tuesday, August 9th declared a major disaster exists in the northern part of the state of Wisconsin following severe storms and flooding on July 11th through the 12th, according to a statement from the White House.
President Obama has ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the area.
According to the statement, federal funding is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in the counties of:
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures in all areas within the state.
FEMA said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.
Governor Scott Walker issued this statement on the federal disaster declaration: