1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated March 6, 2017Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: WisconsinOverview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The autho
2、rity to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance Act (P.L. 93-288). The information below includes only DRF funding provided to Wisconsin as a result of assistance associated with a major disaster declaration. This in
3、formation does not include other assistance provided through the DRF or disaster assistance provided by other federal sources, such as Small Business Administration disaster loans. FEMA administers disaster relief through regional offices around the country. Wisconsin is part of Region V, headquarte
4、red in Chicago, IL. Major Disaster Declarations: FY2000-FY2015 A total of 12 major disaster declarations were made in the state of Wisconsin between FY2000 and FY2015. During that time, there were also three requests for major disaster declarations that were denied. The approved declarations led to