MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced Tuesday the opening of two disaster recovery centers to assist residents affected by flooding that occurred last month.
The centers will open Wednesday, Sept. 24, with one location in Milwaukee and another in Wauwatosa. No appointments are required for residents to visit either facility, according to a release from Crowley's office.
“Applying for federal assistance can feel overwhelming, but no one has to navigate the process alone,” said Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. “At the free Milwaukee County Disaster Recovery Centers, FEMA, the State of Wisconsin, and Milwaukee County will have staff ready to answer questions and provide support every step of the way. Together, we can ensure residents get the help they need and move our county closer to recovery.”
Center locations and hours
Milwaukee County DRC – City of Milwaukee
McNair Elementary School
4950 N. 24th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Milwaukee County DRC – Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa City Hall
7725 W. North Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Both centers will operate Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be closed on Sundays.
The Wauwatosa location will close Friday, Oct. 10, with services moving to a new location to be announced later.
What disaster recovery centers offer
Disaster recovery 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.
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.
Small business assistance available
The U.S. Small Business Administration opened a Business Recovery Center on Sept. 17 to help with disaster loan applications. The center accepts walk-ins, but appointments can be scheduled at appointment.sba.gov.
Business Recovery Center – Summit Place
6737 W. Washington St.
West Allis, WI 53214
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed Sunday.
The deadline to apply for SBA Disaster Loans is Nov. 10, 2025. Applications are available at sba.gov/disaster.
Additional flood recovery resources are available at county.milwaukee.gov/2025FloodResources and county.milwaukee.gov/FEMAaid.
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