Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Damaged Vehicle Assistance Available for Kentuckians Impacted by February Storms and Flooding
Damaged Vehicle Assistance Available for Kentuckians Impacted by February Storms and Flooding
FRANKFORT, Ky
–FEMA may be able to provide financial assistance to help those whose vehicles were damaged due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred February 14 – March 7
The first step is for survivors to file a claim with their insurance company if they have a comprehensive policy
This type of policy usually covers storm-related damage to a vehicle
Federal disaster assistance may help fill the gaps for those whose coverage does not pay for any or all storm-related damage costs
Apply with FEMA even if you have insurance
FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled
To be eligible for FEMA assistance, applicants must meet the following conditions:The vehicle was damaged during the February 14 – March 7 storms within the disaster-designated area
The applicant can provide proof of ownership of the vehicle with valid registration and title
The vehicle was in compliance with the commonwealth of Kentucky’s registration and insurance requirements at the time of the disaster
The applicant has no other usable vehicle
Applicants with more than one storm-damaged vehicle, must write a statement explaining why the household needs more than one working vehicle
The statement should include the number of vehicles and an insurance settlement or statement for each vehicle
How to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance Visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
To find your nearest Disaster Recovery Center, visit fema
gov/drc
Call FEMA at 800-621-3362
Multilingual operators are available
If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service
Apply at DisasterAssistance
gov
Download and use the FEMA app
Homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofit organizations can apply for long-term, low-interest disaster loans from the U
S
Small Business Administration (SBA) to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance and other sources
Apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at sba
gov/disaster
For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www
fema
gov/disaster/4860
Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x
com/femaregion4
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Mon, 03/24/2025 – 20:53