Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Clark County
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Clark County
FRANKFORT, Ky
– A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Clark County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides
The new Disaster Recovery Center in Clark County is located at: Clark County Emergency Operations Center, 200 Maryland Ave
, Winchester, KY 40391 Working hours are 9 a
m
to 7 p
m
Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday and 1 – 7 p
m
Eastern Time, Sunday
FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs
Representatives from the Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance, the Kentucky Department of Insurance and the U
S
Small Business Administration (SBA) will also be available at the recovery centers to assist survivors
FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the April storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible
The deadline to apply is June 25
You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance
No appointment is needed
To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema
gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362
You don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance
There are other ways to apply: online at DisasterAssistance
gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call 800-621-3362
If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service
When you apply, you will need to provide:A current phone number where you can be contacted
Your 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
Apply Separately for Each DisasterWhen two or more disasters are declared in the same state, FEMA ensures survivors receive all eligible assistance while preventing a duplication of federal benefits
Disaster survivors affected by multiple disasters should apply with FEMA separately for each individual disaster
When applying for FEMA assistance, be sure to specify the damage and the date it occurred to ensure you are applying under the correct declaration number
DR-4860-KY for the severe storms, straight-line winds, landslides and mudslides that occurred from Feb14 – March 7
Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson, Woodford counties may be eligible
The deadline to apply under DR-4860-KY is May 25
DR-4864-KY for the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred on April 2 and continuing
Homeowners and renters in the Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties may be eligible
Homeowners and renters in Woodford County may be eligible for federal assistance under DR-4860-KY or/and DR-4864-KY
If you had property damage or loss in Woodford County from the February severe incident, and then again from the April severe incident, you will need to complete two separate disaster assistance applications
For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www
fema
gov/disaster/4860 and www
fema
gov/disaster/4864
Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x
com/femaregion4
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Tue, 04/29/2025 – 13:59