Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Visit Any Disaster Recovery Center For In-Person FEMA Assistance
Visit Any Disaster Recovery Center For In-Person FEMA Assistance
FRANKFORT, Ky
–If you are a Kentucky survivor who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025, you do not have to go to a Disaster Recovery Center in your own county
You can receive in-person FEMA assistance at any center
No appointment is needed
To find all Disaster Recovery Center locations, including those in other states, go to fema
gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362
Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from state, federal and community organizations
You can get help to apply for FEMA assistance, learn the status of your FEMA application, understand the letters you get from FEMA and get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance
The U
S
Small Business Administration representatives and resources from the Commonwealth are also available at the Disaster Recovery Centers to assist you
FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the May tornadoes to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible
The deadline to apply is July 23
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
For more information about Kentucky tornado recovery, visit www
fema
gov/disaster/4875
For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www
fema
gov/disaster/4864
Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x
com/femaregion4
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Wed, 06/11/2025 – 12:06