City of West Allis

OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY & RESILIENCE
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Wisconsin Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by August Severe Storms - Low-Interest Disaster Loans Now Available

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for Wisconsin businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms and flooding occurring Aug. 9-12, 2025. The SBA issued a disaster declaration in response to a request received from Gov. Tony Evers, on Sept. 10, 2025.

The declaration covers primary Wisconsin counties of Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha; which are eligible for both Physical damage loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the SBA. Small businesses and most private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA EIDLs: Dodge, Fond Du Lac, Jefferson, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan and Walworth.

Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

Read the full press release.

Join us for a Community Conversation - Bridging the Gaps: Community Partnerships for Homeless Supports on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at St. Barnabas Parish at the St. Augustine Site at 2025 S. 67th Pl. We'll discuss how West Allis can work together to support neighbors experiencing homelessness. Local organizations and service providers will share updates on available resources and opportunities for collaboration. Together, we can strengthen connections and ensure vulnerable members of our community get the support they need.

Mark your calendar! Haunted Honey Creek is creeping back with a night full of frightful fun on Friday, Oct. 24, from 4–9 p.m. at Honey Creek Park (8405 W. National Ave.). Get ready for a spine-tingling evening featuring:

• Flashlight cemetery tours

• A special outdoor screening of Ghostbusters with West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Services

• Photo ops with Wisconsin Ghostbusters and the Ecto-1 car

• Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee

• Campfire ghost stories and ooey-gooey s’mores

• Live music from Sweet Sheiks and Caleb Westphal—DJ

• Self-guided tours of the West Allis Historical Society

• Carved pumpkin display (help us carve them Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4-7 p.m. at Honey Creek Park!)

• Shop the Eerie Emporium filled with local vendors

• Dine on wicked eats and bone-chilling beer in the Fear Garden with EZ Tiki, Fiddlesticks Kettle Corn & Lemonade, Flour Girl & Flame, Flip's - Mini Donuts, The Ladle Lady, My Aunties Kitchen, and OPE! Brewing Co.

• Hay ride shuttle

Costumes are encouraged. You won’t want to miss this hauntingly good time! Get the full schedule of events (including tickets to the Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee after-hours tour of the West Allis Historical Society) at WestAllisWI.gov/HauntedHoneyCreek. Thanks to our sponsors for this spooky event The Revv, OPE! Brewing Co., and West Allis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical.

Fall officially started this week, so that means it's time for fall Public Works updates.

The Morgan Avenue Drop-Off Site
The drop-off site at S. 116th Street south of Morgan Avenue will close for the year at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26. It will reopen next year on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Fall Yard Waste Collection
Fall yard waste collection begins on Sept. 28 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 16. During this timeframe, yard waste materials such as leaves, weeds, flowers, vines, and other non-fruit or vegetable material can be placed in the curb-line of the street. After this date, yard waste can be brought to the Municipal Yard. Learn more about the do’s and don’ts at www.WestAllisWI.gov/YardWaste

Brush Collection
Brush collection ends on Friday, Oct. 3. Now is your last chance to place brush, sticks, trimmings, and branches out on your scheduled recycling pick-up day for collection. Limit one cubic yard. After Oct. 3, brush can be brought to the Municipal Yard, but charges may apply. Learn more at www.WestAllisWI.gov/BrushCollection

The City of West Allis Plan Commission will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

This week's construction in progress report is now available: https://5il.co/2y9tr

The last Summer Concert Series of the season is tonight! Join us at Veterans Memorial Park (6900 W. National Ave.) to say goodbye to summer with blues and rock group Milwaukee Blues Rock Collective, whose lead singer was voted best female vocalist by the Shepherd Express! We'll have delicious food and beer starting at 5 p.m. from Shorty's Grilled Cheese, Mazorca, Ope! Brewing Co., and Pete's Pops. Music is from 6-8 p.m. See you there!

The Common Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

If your property was impacted by flooding in West Allis in August 2025, FEMA disaster assistance may be able to help with costs your insurance does not cover.

Visit DisasterAssistance.gov to apply for individual assistance, which may include home repairs, cleaning, short-term accommodations, or replacement of personal property.

When you apply, you'll need to provide:
- Contact information
- Email address
- Address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
- Your Social Security number
- A general list of damage and losses
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name

Frequently Asked Questions available at: DisasterAssistance.gov/help/faqs

This week's construction in progress report is now available: https://5il.co/2y9tr

This week's construction in progress report is now available: https://5il.co/2y9tr

Crews confirmed another water main break on Mitchell Street between 60th and 61st Street. Crews will finish work on Burnham Street and then will begin work on the Mitchell Street break starting around 3 p.m. We anticipate the repairs to be completed by 9 p.m. Mitchell Street will be closed between 60th and 61st Streets to allow for a safe work zone.

There has been a water main break at 5627 W. Burnham St. Westbound traffic will be detoured north on 56th Street to Beloit Road back to Burnham Street. Eastbound traffic will not be affected. Repairs are estimated to be completed by 3 p.m. today. Please avoid this area for the safety of the crews.

This week's construction in progress report is now available: https://5il.co/3oe0f