City of West Allis

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The Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management will be hosting a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the West Allis Senior Center (7001 W. National Ave.) in the Multipurpose Room, Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. starting Oct. 13, ongoing through Friday, Oct. 31. The DRC will be closed on Sundays.

Milwaukee County DRC's are accessible facilities that flood survivors can visit in person to learn more about FEMA and other agencies providing disaster assistance. Anyone who has been affected by a declared disaster can visit the DRC to ask questions and access available resources. At a DRC, residents can:

- Speak directly with federal representatives
- Get help applying for federal assistance
- Receive updates on their FEMA application
- Learn more about the appeals process
- and more!

Residents are not required to go to a DRC to receive FEMA assistance. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 800-621-3362.

Classes and activities at the West Allis Senior Center will be relocated or temporarily adjusted.

• Arthritis Exercise – will meet upstairs in the Conference Room

• Chair Yoga (Tuesdays) – canceled during this period

• Zoom Yoga (Thursdays) – will continue as usual

• Qi Gong (Thursdays) – canceled during this period

• Line Dancing and Cardio Drumming – will move to the Main Hall

• Dartball – will meet in the Game Room adjacent to the Billiards Hall

The Common Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7 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

Our City's utility billing portal will undergo scheduled maintenance starting Friday, Oct. 3 at 4:45 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 5. During this period, you may experience temporary disruptions. All other online services will be available as normal. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

There has been a water service leak at 908. S. 76th St. Crews will begin the repairs at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30. All northbound traffic will be detoured east on Washington Street to 75th Street, north on 75th Street to Walker Street, and back west on Walker Street to 76th Street. Southbound traffic will not be affected. Repairs should be complete by 1 p.m. on Tuesday.

Don't miss the West Allis Senior Center Health Fair today until 7 p.m. at the Senior Center (7001 W. National Ave)! Participate in health demonstrations and screenings to boost your well-being, connect with local organizations and services that support health and wellness, and get to know the facilities and activities offered. Vendor booths will be open until 7 p.m., offering valuable resources and networking opportunities. This event is open to people of all ages and is not limited to West Allis residents.

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

The Community Development Authority will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

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!