Brew City Flood: FEMA Staffer Calls Milwaukee Damage "Heartbreaking"
MILWAUKEE - FEMA crews will conduct their second day of inspections of flood damage in the Milwaukee area that could lead to Federal help.
There are two crews in the City of Milwaukee, one to look at damage that occurred to public places, such as the sink hole located at the corner of North Oakland and East North Avenues.
The other is inspecting private homes and foundations.
There are two more crews inspecting the suburbs of Milwaukee County.
Most people affected by the flood did not have the proper insurance, so for many victims, FEMA is their chance for help.
"For anybody that's gone through this, it's heartbreaking, and there's a lot of physical labor that goes into it," said Hynes. "It brings tears to your eyes. It really does."
As a former congressman, Barrett explained that he was going to try and use his connections in Washington D.C. in an attempt to speed up the help.
“We're pressing as hard as we can to get this declared a presidential disaster area so that people can start getting that FEMA aide,” said Barrett.
The inspections are expected to take until the end of the week.
After FEMA collects the information, it will go to Governor Jim Doyle, and probably to President Obama.
If Milwaukee is declared a federal disaster site, then people would be able to apply for help.
FEMA’s aide can come in low-cost loans or grants.
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