Passing along an update on how you can report flooding damage, why its important to report and what might happen if you do report it.
Flood Damage
The City has had 505 reports to United Way 211 regarding damage to private property. If you experience flood damage, please report it to United Way 211 or report damages online .
These reports will assist Dane Count as it compiles its report to FEMA. While it is important to continue to report those losses, there is no guarantee that there will be federal assistance to help private homeowners.
The thresholds for public assistance (for government entities) have been met.
At this time, the thresholds for individual assistance have not been met.
The state will ask FEMA to consider all of the storm damage (state-wide) since August 20 as one disaster declaration.
With recent tornado damage and extensive flooding, the threshold for individual assistance may be met. No promises.
If individual assistance is made available, the limits include:
- Maximum $33,500 per house.
- FEMA will only pay for living space restoration and repairs to make home functional (structural, heating, electrical system, plumbing).
- It does not include restoration of basements or areas that are not living space. FEMA rules state that washers, dryers and TVs are not essential to the function of the home.
Visit cityofmadison.com/flooding for updates.
Also . . .I signed this a couple days ago and would encourage others to read and learn – and sign! https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/protect-yahara-communities-from-un-natural-flooding.html
