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Division of Family and Economic Security, Bureau of Working Families Emergency Assistance Manual |
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1.1.1 Emergency Assistance Overview
Emergency Assistance (EA) is a TANFTANF-funded housing and emergency resource program in Wisconsin. The program provides a payment to eligible families who are experiencing an emergency due to:
- Fire;
- Flood;
- Natural disaster;
- Impending homelessness;
- Homelessness; or
- Energy crisis.
Statutory provisions for Emergency Assistance are included in Wisconsin Statutes under Chapter 49, Public Assistance and Children and Family Services. EAEA Administrative Rules are found in DCF 120 of the Wisconsin Administrative Rules.
Contact and location information for each agency that administers EA is available on the Wisconsin Works (W-2) Agency Locator website.