Wisconsin Seeks Federal Disaster Funds After Severe Winter

Monetary relief could be on the way for municipalities across Wisconsin now that an application for federal disaster relief is in the works.This winter, as temperatures routinely dipped below zero and frost lines moved to record depths, municipalities and water utilities across the state battled frozen pipes, increased overtime, unbilled water use and damaged infrastructure — all of which added up to millions of dollars of damage.In response to concerns from local officials and some statewide organizations, the Wisconsin Department of Emergency Management is preparing an application for a federal disaster declaration to help communities cover those unexpected costs. Lori