Gov. Tony Evers is asking the Trump administration for FEMA assistance as Milwaukee and other areas continue to recover from the weekend’s historic flooding.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers asked FEMA to move forward with steps toward providing federal aid after historic flooding in the Milwaukee area.

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.

Milwaukee County begins recovery after rare flash floods caused at least 23 million in damage. Officials seek FEMA aid as residents and businesses rebuild.

The federal agency cannot provide aid to Milwaukeeans until the president officially makes a disaster declaration.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is advising of available shelter options ahead of forecasted severe weather.