The Brief
- Milwaukee County launched new in-person Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams on Oct. 2.
- DSA teams offer help applying for federal flood assistance at various pop-up locations (like libraries) throughout the county.
- The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for August’s flooding is Nov. 12, 2025.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County officials announced on Thursday, Oct. 2, a new in-person support service is now available for residents affected by the extreme flooding in August.
DSA teams to deploy
What we know:
A news release says Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are going to be deployed to locations throughout Milwaukee County to help flood survivors apply for federal assistance, identify immediate needs, share application updates, and provide referrals to additional community resources.
DSA teams provide survivors with the opportunity to directly reach FEMA representatives in short-term, pop-up locations that residents already know and trust, such as libraries or community centers. A calendar of DSA locations and hours of operation is available and will be regularly updated.…