The Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted the request for a major disaster declaration for Wisconsin.
That means all 72 counties will have access to public assistance programs as they seek reimbursement for the emergency measures taken in response to COVID-19, with federally-recognized Native American tribes also eligible.
Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Darrell Williams says the state will work with local governments “to ensure the disaster assistance is received as quickly as possible.”
FEMA covers 75 percent of the costs, while state and local agencies pay the rest.
