MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday announced he is submitting a request for FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to assist the state in conducting an assessment of damage caused by recent extreme storms and flooding across the state.

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The governor’s request comes as Wisconsin Emergency Management reported to Gov. Evers today that initial state and local damage review suggests Wisconsin will meet the federal threshold to receive federal aid and assistance.

In order for federal public and individual assistance to be made available, there must be a presidential declaration based on the results of the preliminary damage assessment confirming the state has met the necessary threshold. A presidential disaster d

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