Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: FEMA Offers Assistance for April Storm Survivors in Kentucky
FEMA Offers Assistance for April Storm Survivors in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky
– FEMA is offering a wide variety of help to people affected by the April severe storms in Kentucky
Every homeowner or renter who suffered damage or loss is encouraged to apply
Money provided by FEMA does not have to be repaid
FEMA can provide money to eligible applicants for help with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance
Disaster assistance is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses caused by a disaster
The assistance is intended to meet basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts
Money provided by FEMA may include:Serious Needs: Money for lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation
Displacement: Money to help with housing needs if you cannot return to your home because of the disaster
The money can be used to stay in a hotel, with family and friends or other options while you look for a rental unit
Home Repair or Replacement: Money to help you repair or replace your home damaged by the disaster
The money can also help with pre-existing damage to parts of your home where the disaster caused further damage
Rental Assistance: Money you can use to rent housing if you are displaced from your home because of the disaster
Personal Property: Money to help you repair or replace appliances, room furnishings, and a personal or family computer damaged by the disaster
This can also include money for books, uniforms, tools, additional computers and other items required for school or work, including self-employment
Child Care: Money to help you pay for increased or childcare expenses caused by the disaster
Transportation: Money to help you repair or replace a vehicle damaged by the disaster when you don’t have another vehicle you can use
Moving and Storage Expenses: Money to help you move and store personal property from your home to prevent additional damage
Applicants should keep their current contact information on file with FEMA as the agency may need to schedule a home inspection or get additional information
How To Apply for FEMA AssistanceSurvivors in the Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties who have disaster-caused damage or loss from the April storm can apply for federal disaster assistance under the major disaster declaration DR-4864 in several ways:Online at DisasterAssistance
gov
Visit any Disaster Recovery Center
To find a center close to you, visit fema
gov/DRC, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 29169”)
Use the FEMA mobile app
FEMA works with every household on a case-by-case basis
Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362
It is open 7 a
m
to 10 p
m
Eastern Daylight Time
Help is available in many languages
If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service
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
The deadline to apply under DR-4864-KY is June 25
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 – 13:47