The Governor of the State of Wisconsin has asked the federal government to make a major disaster declaration for all of Wisconsin due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The declaration request from Governor Evers covers all 72 counties.
The request asks for federal government programs including:
– Public assistance
– Direct assistance
– Hazard mitigation
– Individual assistance programs including crisis counseling, community disaster loans and the Disaster Supplemental Nutritional Program
“The response to this virus has required a tremendous response from the state and all of its communities that far exceeds the resources currently available to us,” Gov. Evers said in a statement.
“By seeking this declaration, we are hopeful the state will be able to access critical programs that are needed to deal with the pandemic now, and with the recovery that will be taking place down the road.”