disaster recovery assistance
Help for people and businesses to rebuild after a disaster.
Watch for any City Council follow-up on the mutual aid agreement and whether the state disaster-aid proposal becomes law.
Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.
Two separate moves touched disaster recovery: Council backed a proposed $30 million state grant program for residents and businesses after disasters, and the Public Utilities Committee approved an out-of-state mutual aid agreement that sets what Two Rivers can bill—or be billed—when crews and equipment cross state lines after storms.
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passed Public Utilities Committee · Jun 1, 2026 Out-of-State Mutual Aid Agreement - Action Item
Motion to accept the Out-of-State Mutual Aid Agreement
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passed 9-0 City Council · Jan 19, 2026 26-013 Resolution Authorizing Letter of Support for State Individual Assistance Program
Motion made by Bittner, seconded by Derby to adopt the resolution.
Doug Brandt YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDarla LeClair YesMark Bittner YesBonnie Shimulunas YesScott Stechmesser YesAdam Wachowski YesTim Petri Yes
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City Council passed Resolution 26-013 authorizing a letter of support for a proposed state Individual Assistance disaster recovery grant program.
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The supported proposal was described as setting aside $30 million to assist individuals and businesses impacted by natural disasters when federal aid is unavailable, contingent on enactment into state law.
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The proposal was described as being administered by the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs and intended to provide faster relief following a Governor-declared state of emergency.
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The Public Utilities Committee passed a motion to accept MEUW’s out-of-state mutual aid agreement, setting rates for billable labor, equipment, and other costs when utilities assist each other across state lines.
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