County explores Swift Current flood-mitigation grant; only three of 21 properties currently qualify

Sep 9, 2026

Staff reported a new Wisconsin Emergency Management Flood Mitigation Assistance (Swift Current) grant opportunity affecting 21 Vernon County properties; only three properties currently have National Flood Insurance and therefore immediately qualify for acquisition and demolition funding.

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Amy told the committee that Wisconsin Emergency Management released a Swift Current flood-mitigation grant that targets repetitively damaged homes, and that the county has 21 properties on its list. She said only three of those 21 properties currently carry National Flood Insurance and therefore would immediately meet the program's insurance requirement.

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