Donald Trump has denied Wisconsin’s request for federal public assistance to repair infrastructure in six counties devastated by August flooding, a decision that state and local officials called disheartening and unacceptable as communities continue struggling with millions of dollars in damage.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency informed Governor Tony Evers that while the storms caused significant hardship for individuals and households, the agency concluded that the state’s request for Public Assistance did not meet the threshold for approval.

The denial means that Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties will not receive federal funds to repair public facilities such as schools, utilities, bridges, and roads damaged by the storms.

Governor Evers, who ha

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