Gov. Tony Evers has formally requested a disaster declaration from President Donald Trump in response to a tornado that ripped through the Fox Valley in late July, the governor’s office announced Wednesday.
The EF3 tornado was among the severe storms on July 27 that carried strong rain and hail with them, causing widespread damage across the Fox Cities area. Evers is seeking federal individual assistance for Forest, Outagamie, Vilas and Winnebago counties and public assistance for Vilas and Winnebago counties.
According to the governor’s report to the president, 2,346 residential buildings were damaged, including 84 that were destroyed, 412 with major damage, 1,331 with minor damage and 519 others affected.
The total cost of the damage to residential buildings is estimated to be more than $8.2 million, while government property suffered another $13.8 million in damage, according to preliminary assessments.
The President needs to approve the governor’s request before federal aid becomes available.