Flood Relief Resources

This page will be updated as new resources become available.

Resource availability may vary depending on your location.  Check your local government’s website for more information.

Individual Gifts
Congregational Gifts

For Congregational Giving through Vanco, choose “other gifts” and then “Other Gifts Var:” and type “Flood Relief” in the box to the right.

Thank you to Pr. Tyler Rasmussen for forwarding the following information:

Since the President approved Governor Evers’ disaster declaration request, impacted residents in Wisconsin can apply for assistance through FEMA. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is November 12th, 2025.

Homeowners and renters can apply for assistance at https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or by calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at 800-621-FEMA (3362).  

As you Apply – Make sure you have personal information including email address, phone number, banking information, list of damaged items and losses, and Social Security numbers. During your application, provide as much detail as you can.

After you Apply – FEMA will review your application and may request more information from you. Please check your email regularly. You can also sign into your account to learn the status of your application.

If you would like to appeal the amount of assistance you received, you can appeal within 60 days of the date on the decision letter from FEMA. In each decision letter, FEMA will share the documents applicants may need to appeal the decision. Applicants can find information on how to appeal by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov, or calling FEMA’s Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.

Find more information on the application process here. You can also find answers to commonly asked questions on this page.

 

ALSO:

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for Wisconsin businesses, nonprofits, and residents affected by recent severe storms.

 
Who’s eligible:
Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties: Physical Damage Loans + Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs)
Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, and Walworth counties: EIDLs only
Loan details:
Businesses/nonprofits: Up to $2 million for property, equipment, and inventory
Homeowners: Up to $500,000 for primary residences
Renters/homeowners: Up to $100,000 for personal property
 
SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Milwaukee County to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process, and help individuals complete their application. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment in advance at appointment.sba.gov.

Special Volunteer Opportunity

UMCORE, the United Methodist arm of disaster response, is coordinating folk who can volunteer a day (or more) to clean up for those most in need. 

If you feel called to this ministry, please email your name, contact information, and that you are connected to the Greater Milwaukee Synod to: ERT@wisconsinUMC.org.

Once you have signed up, you will be invited to a training session and then you will be sent out to join a team of folk to work where you are most needed.

(Please note that volunteers must undergo a security check using their Social Security number as an identifer.)

Current location of Milwaukee’s emergency flood shelter (updated 08.27.25)

https://www.wisn.com/article/red-cross-to-relocate-milwaukee-flood-shelter/65900792

Milwaukee: Department of Public Works
https://city.milwaukee.gov/dpw

Milwaukee: Department of Health

https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/

Dealing with a Flood Damaged Vehicle:
https://milwaukeenns.org/2025/08/10/post-from-community-aaa-provides-advice-for-dealing-with-a-flood-damaged-vehicle/