On Saturday, a wave of extreme weather hit the Midwest, causing tens of thousands of Wisconsinites to lose power and immense property damage after flash floods accumulated as much as a foot of rainwater in some communities.

While first responders are still attempting to restore power and understand the sheer scope of damage caused by the floods, some have accused Democratic Governor Tony Evers of a sluggish response that is marred by political favoritism.

While Governor Evers was relatively quick to offer help to Milwaukee County, announcing his intent to deploy the National Guard Sunday afternoon, some have pointed out that as of Monday, no such help has been offered to counties such Waukesha, which voted for President Trump by a 20-point margin in 2024.

Waukesha County declared a state of emergency as a result of severe flooding on Monday afternoon, closing off ten roads, five highway routes and numerous parks.

In another instance, people expressed frustration at the sluggish response by the Wisconsin National Guard when Wauwatosa requested assistance. The Request for Assistance was terminated before they could assist in relief efforts, according to a National Guard spokesperson.

While some Wisconsin residents may look to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, also known as FEMA, to assist, their assistance is usually prompted by a Governor or tribal authority declaring a state of emergency, which has not yet been done.

Rainfall levels have already reached historic levels in many areas of Wisconsin, with one meteorologist saying that this will be the second highest rainfall event in Milwaukee County’s history. (RELATED: Congressional Democrat Pushes Wisconsin to Join Redistricting Arms Race)