Extensive flooding has left thousands of Milwaukee area residents with property damage. Gov. Tony Evers has requested help from FEMA, but for now, many are wondering if insurance will help pay for repairs.

Once damage assessment are complete, the governor's office will submit a formal request to the president through FEMA and the US Department of Homeland Security seeking a federal disaster declaration. If approved, this declaration unlocks additional federal funding and resources to support long-term recovery.

Thousands of families are still recovering from last week’s historic floods as local organizations step up to meet the overwhelming demand for help.

Add the Milwaukee Common Council to the list of Wisconsin officials asking President Donald Trump and FEMA administrators to declare the Aug. 9-10 rainstorms a natural disaster and provide federal aid.