The Brief
- Milwaukee’s Common Council unanimously approved $750,000 to help homeowners recover from last month’s historic floods.
- The city said more than 400 homes sustained critical damage due to the floods.
- Homeowners can apply for emergency repair assistance online or over the phone.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee’s Common Council on Tuesday unanimously approved $750,000 in funding to help homeowners recover from last month’s historic floods.
Flood damage
What they’re saying:
The city said more than 400 homes sustained critical damage due to the floods, which took place Aug. 9 and Aug. 10. It left families without functioning appliances and safe electrical systems.
The new funding will ensure low-income homeowners can access deferred payment loans to make urgent repairs before cold weather sets in, according to the city.…