Evers requests federal disaster declaration after storms cause more than $33 million in damage

CBS 58

MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Gov. Tony Evers has formally requested a presidential disaster declaration from President Donald Trump following severe storms and flooding across Wisconsin. The request, filed Wednesday, Aug. 27, seeks Federal Emergency Management Agency aid for six counties.

Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties are included in the request for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties are included in the request for FEMA’s Public Assistance program.

Wisconsin Emergency Management and FEMA’s joint preliminary damage assessment found more than 1,500 homes were destroyed or sustained major damage, with costs exceeding $33 million.

"Having been on the ground to see firsthand some of the areas that have be