By Blake Jackson
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved 24 more Kentucky counties for Individual Assistance following April’s severe flooding, bringing the total number of counties receiving aid to 37.
Governor Andy Beshear announced the expansion of assistance in a statement, expressing appreciation for federal support. “Great news – 24 more counties have been approved for Individual Assistance by FEMA following the April severe weather,” he said.
The newly approved counties include Breckenridge, Bullitt, Calloway, Daviess, Garrard, Grayson, Hancock, Hart, Henderson, Henry, Jefferson, LaRue, Lincoln, McLean, Meade, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Ohio, Oldham, Pendleton, Powell, Trimble, Warren, and Webster.
Assistance may be extended to more counties in the future, depending on further assessments. The governor also thanked President Trump, Office of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and federal officials for their help in obtaining this support.
Residents and business owners in the approved counties can apply for aid by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov, using the FEMA app, or calling 800-621-FEMA (3362).
To apply, individuals must ensure -
- The damaged home is their primary residence
- They haven’t received assistance for the same losses from other sources
- They can be contacted at the information they provide
If an application is denied, appeals may be submitted online, by mail, fax, or in person at upcoming Disaster Recovery Centers.
As flooding worsened in April, Governor Beshear declared a state of emergency, activated the State Emergency Operations Center, and enacted price gouging protections to shield residents from inflated recovery costs. These protections were renewed on April 17.
FEMA’s individual assistance provides crucial help for families recovering from severe weather, including aid for home repairs, temporary housing, and other urgent needs.
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