American Red Cross hosts resource fair for flood victims at Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club
MILWAUKEE - The American Red Cross, along with state and local partners, hosted a Milwaukee resource fair for residents whose homes and belongings were damaged or destroyed in August's floods.
Local perspective:
It's now been four weeks since floods wreaked havoc on parts of southeast Wisconsin, and the recovery is still far from over.
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Saturday's fair was held at the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club in Sherman Park. The event was meant to be a one-stop shop for people to find assistance and learn about the resources available.
"Whenever somebody has a disaster, a local community, there's so many people that suffer," said David Burke with the American Red Cross. "When you see the look of desperation change to that of hope with some little something that you're able to offer, it makes all the difference in the world."
Milwaukee flood relief; disaster assistance may be restricted for some
As flood victims wait for disaster relief and assistance, Milwaukee leaders got together on Wednesday, Sept. 3, to discuss what they said is a "new rule."
Mental health services and spiritual care were also made available.
What's next:
Wisconsin is still waiting to learn whether federal financial help will come. Gov. Tony Evers requested President Donald Trump to declare a disaster on Aug. 27, a necessary step to release that assistance.
Based on Federal Emergency Management Agency surveys, the floods caused tens of millions of dollars in damage to homes and public property throughout the region.
The Source: FOX6 News interviewed organizers at Saturday's resource fair and referenced prior coverage related to flood damage and response.