2018 Wisconsin Flooding Resources

Private property owners with flood damage are being asked to call 211 or 877-947-2211.

Businesses that have flood damage are asked to contact their local government to document losses in preparation of a possible disaster assistance application:

• Rock County: 608-758-8440 ; http://www.co.rock.wi.us/emergency-management

• Walworth County: 262-741-4400 ; http://www.co.walworth.wi.us/Sheriffs%20Office/Emergency%20Management/default.aspx

• Racine County: 262-636-3515 ; https://racinecounty.com/government/ready-racine-county

• Waukesha County: 262-548-7580 ; https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/emergencypreparedness/emergency-mgmt-home/

• Kenosha County: 262-605-7900 ; http://www.co.kenosha.wi.us/511/Emergency-Management

• Milwaukee County: 414-226-7301 ; https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-of-Emergency-Management

The Disaster Distress Helpline is a toll-free, multilingual, confidential crisis support service that can help individuals with coping in the aftermath of a disaster.  Trained counselors can be reached at 1-800-985-5990,

For more information visit: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/flood/index.htm

If you’re facing a life threatening situation, dial 9-1-1 or your local emergency response number.

Do not walk or drive through flowing water. Six inches of moving water can stall your vehicle. Stay indoors and limit travel to only absolutely necessary trips.

Ensure you have a flashlight, NOAA Weather Radio and extra batteries on hand. Use your battery-operated NOAA Weather Radio for updates from local officials.

Residents whose homes are flooded/flooding should:

• Check for structural damage before re-entering your home. Contact the appropriate professionals immediately if you suspect damage to water, gas, electric, and sewer lines;

• Document damages and keep track of expenses incurred;

• Contact their insurance company to report damage/file a claim;

• Prevent mold and remove wet contents immediately. Wet carpeting, furniture, bedding, and any other items holding moisture or water inside the building can develop mold within 24 to 48 hours.

Flooding will continue to be a risk in the Midwest, so it’s important to take steps now to prepare your home from costly flood damage:

• Contact your insurance agent and verify that your home is financially covered.

• If you haven’t already done so, consider purchasing flood insurance as a way to financially protect your home and its contents.

• Flooding is not typically covered by a homeowner’s insurance policy and a policy takes 30 days from application and payment to go into effect.

• Talk to you insurance agent or visit www.FEMA.gov to learn about your coverage options.

Please visit: https://dma.wi.gov/DMA/wem to review updates on State of Wisconsin incident reports and emergency declarations as they pertain to the recent flooding throughout Wisconsin.