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DR-4288-WI: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides
Major disaster declaration for Wisconsin, declared 10/20/2016 for a flood. Covers 10 designated areas.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 10/20/2016
- Incident began
- 09/21/2016
- Incident ended
- 09/22/2016
- Areas
- 10
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsNot approved for this declaration
- Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
- Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts
Designated areas
Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 10/20/2016 | PAHM |
| Chippewa County | 10/20/2016 | PAHM |
| Clark County | 10/20/2016 | PAHM |
| Crawford County | 10/20/2016 | PAHM |
| Jackson County | 10/20/2016 | PAHM |
| Juneau County | 10/20/2016 | PAHM |
| La Crosse County | 10/20/2016 | PAHM |
| Monroe County | 10/20/2016 | PAHM |
| Richland County | 10/20/2016 | PAHM |
| Vernon County | 10/20/2016 | PAHM |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-4288-WI
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Flood
- Title
- Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides
- Closed out
- 10/16/2023
The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.
FEMA page for DR-4288-WISource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026
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