GLENDALE — Nearly two months after historic flooding devastated neighborhoods throughout southeastern Wisconsin, local municipalities are still waiting to learn if FEMA will help cover the cost of cleanup efforts that have already been completed.

While FEMA has approved funds for the Individual Assistance Program, local governments are waiting to learn if they'll be reimbursed through the Public Assistance Program for emergency response costs.

Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy said his city couldn't wait months for federal approval before beginning cleanup efforts.

"When people started putting the water-damaged debris at the curb, we can't wait 4, 5, 6 months for the federal government to give us money to start cleaning that stuff up," Kennedy said. "We had to do it right away."

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