Disaster recovery centers have opened across southeastern Wisconsin to assist residents affected by the historic flooding in August.
The centers are accessible facilities where residents can speak with representatives from county, state, and federal agencies. Services include help applying for federal assistance, updates on FEMA applications, and information about the appeals process.
Multiple locations are now operating across Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Washington counties to serve flood victims.
Watch: What to know about Milwaukee County's Disaster Recovery Centers:
Here is a list of the known centers, according to FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center locator.
Milwaukee County locations
Two centers are operating in Milwaukee County. The first is at McNair Elementary School, 4950 N. 24th St., Milwaukee. The second is at Wauwatosa City Hall, 7725 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa.
Both centers operate Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and are closed Sundays. The Wauwatosa location will close Friday, Oct. 10.
Beginning Monday, Oct. 13, a new DRC will open in West Allis. It will be located at the West Allis Senior Center, 7001 W. National Ave., West Allis.
The center will operate Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be closed on Sundays.
Waukesha County
The Waukesha County center is at Butler Village Hall, 12621 W. Hampton Ave., Butler. It operates seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Washington County
Washington County’s center is at the Washington County Public Agency Center, 333 E. Washington St., L1023, West Bend. Hours are Tuesdays and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Residents are not required to visit a center to receive FEMA assistance. The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 800-621-3362. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is Nov. 12, 2025.
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