WAUEKESHA, Wis. — A Waukesha couple is worried there won't be enough FEMA money to help flood victims who aren't facing catastrophic issues, but a local non-profit could assist if federal aid falls short.

As cleanup continues in Waukesha for flood-damaged properties, residents like Ken Zettelmeier say they don't care where the money comes from — they just need help.

"I have to wait and find out if there any money left over for people like us," Zettelmeier said.

Zettelmeier woke up in the middle of the night on Aug.10 to his basement filling with water.

Waukesha non-profit could be another option to help flood victims

"I'm standing up to my knees almost in water in bare feet and thinking I shouldn't really be here," Zettelmeier said.

He says a sewer pipe backed up from the street, fil

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