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FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center on Milwaukee’s Northwest Side to Help April Storm Victims

The center gives residents hands-on help to complete or appeal FEMA applications, directing them to aid for uninsured storm losses before the August 31 application deadline.

Overview

  • The Disaster Recovery Center is located in the lower level of the Northwest Health Center at 7630 W. Mill Road and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • FEMA staff are co-located with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Wisconsin Emergency Management to help people apply for aid, check application status, and explain appeals.
  • Residents can use the center to seek help for uninsured disaster costs such as home repairs, personal property losses, childcare, transportation, medical and dental bills, and funeral expenses.
  • The center is optional; applicants may also apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 800-621-3362, and the deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is August 31, 2026.
  • The in-person site aims to reduce barriers for people with complex or unresolved claims and could speed resolution and access to SBA loan options for homeowners and businesses.