Now that Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has requested a disaster declaration from President Donald Trump after historic flooding , how long will it be until residents receive aid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency?

It depends on how long Trump takes to approve the request. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley's office anticipates it will be several weeks before residents can begin applying for aid.

Under the Trump administration, some governors have had their requests denied. Some states with pending declarations have waited a month or longer , though that timeline was common for Wisconsin under past presidents.

When local media asked about FEMA aid during Vice President JD Vance's visit to La Crosse Aug. 28 , Vance said it was the first he was hearing of the request

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