Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Emergency Assistance Manual |
Applicants may be eligible for EA when experiencing an emergency due to a fire, flood, or natural disaster. Natural disasters are caused by nature and include but are not limited to:
· Tornadoes;
· Earthquakes;
· Electrical storms;
· Wind storms;
· Hail;
· Sleet;
· Mud or rock slides; or
· Explosions or fires resulting from lighting strikes.
EA eligibility for fire, flood, or natural disaster does not require a financial crisis.
History: Release 21-01.