WISCONSIN (CBS 58) -- Governor Tony Evers is requesting assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in conducting preliminary damage assessment after severe April storms and flooding across the state.

According to the governor's office, Wisconsin Emergency Management conducted initial assessments and reported a level of damage "beyond the state's ability to recover on its own."  

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The governor's latest request comes after the Trump administration denied the state public assistance in response to historic flooding in August of 2025.

“I have seen firsthand the devastation caused by our April storms and the uncertainty that is impacting families, communities, and local governments across Wisconsin,” said Gov. Evers. “Wisconsin is still recovering from last year’s historic record-breaking flooding, and while we continue to ensure we are prepared for any future severe weather, we need FEMA’s support in this process to begin and continue to support our communities during the long process of recovery. This is more than just rebuilding structures lost or damaged by tornadoes and flooding, it’s about restoring hope and stability to everyone affected.”

Once a preliminary damage assessment is complete, the governor can submit a formal disaster declaration request to President Donald Trump.