MILWAUKEE — Nearly two weeks after historic flooding swamped basements and displaced families, Team Rubicon volunteers are clearing debris at homes across Milwaukee.

For Jessica Janz-McKnight, whose home in the Old North Milwaukee neighborhood was filled with nearly two feet of water, the damage was overwhelming.

“Every day felt like Mount Everest,” she said. “Water had drained out, but what we were left with was a disaster.”

Her concerns went beyond ruined belongings. With sewage backing up and mold setting in, she feared for her family’s safety. Insurance covered only a fraction of the damage.

“Those are the things that keep you up stressed because even if I get all other items replaced, ultimately I want to have a safe home,” Janz-McKnight said.

She called 211 for help. A week late

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