FEMA officials will be in Milwaukee County Wednesday to assess whether the president should make a disaster declaration. If approved, people and businesses could then apply for federal assistance.

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.

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.

A week after catastrophic flooding hit southeastern Wisconsin, Milwaukee County residents like Jessica Young are still dealing with extensive damage and insurance denials.

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.