Waukesha County is working alongside local communities to accelerate flood recovery processes. The Emergency Operations Center is actively engaged in organizing with public safety and works departments to put safety first and expedite the recovery procedures in the wake of recent flooding incidents.
Key updates have been relayed regarding the situation. Ongoing coordination with municipal partners is imperative, as reported by the county's latest news release. County and municipal leaders are in constant contact to track developments and to fully provide necessary resources. This collaborative effort is functioning to quickly address concerns that are surfacing across the affected communities. To further illustrate the situation, public costs incurred by local governments have reached approximately $4.4 million for public property damage and related recovery expenses.
Additionally, the report stated that Waukesha County’s 211 service has received 1,828 reports of property damage. Residents who have not yet reported damages, including issues with finished basements, are encouraged to call 211. Reports of private property damage indicate an estimated total cost of $63.7 million, based on preliminary assessments by local authorities and fair market values.
In terms of infrastructure, only one county highway, CTH DR located west of Delafield, remains closed. Public Works crews are conducting thorough inspections to ensure the roads are reopened safely rather than hastily. The County has also created a centralized information hub on their official disaster information page, offering residents a single source for flood updates, cleanup guidance, and important safety information.
Residents in need of non-emergency assistance or information about available recovery resources can call 211. The centralized webpage for disaster updates has been established to aid locals in finding timely and accurate information during this challenging period. Damage assessment teams, comprising local officials and volunteers, are working across the county this week to meticulously document property damage and help connect residents with the resources they need as they start to rebuild.
