Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Disaster Recovery Centers in Garrard, Muhlenberg, Oldham and Webster Counties to Close Permanently; Help is Still Available
Disaster Recovery Centers in Garrard, Muhlenberg, Oldham and Webster Counties to Close Permanently; Help is Still Available
FRANKFORT, Ky
–The Disaster Recovery Centers in Garrard, Muhlenberg, Oldham and Webster counties are scheduled to close permanently
Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides can still apply for FEMA assistance
The Disaster Recovery Centers are located at:Garrard County: Closing permanently Friday, June 20 at 7 p
m
Forks of Dix River Baptist Church: 5764 Lexington Road, Lancaster, KY 40444Working hours are Wednesday through this Friday, 9 a
m
to 7 p
m
Eastern TimeMuhlenberg County: Closing permanently Saturday, June 21 at 7 p
m
Fire Training Center: 61 Career Way, Central City, KY 42330Working hours are Wednesday through this Saturday, 9 a
m
to 7 p
m
Central Time
Oldham County: Closing permanently Friday, June 20 at 5 p
m
Goshen Branch Oldham Co
Public Library: 3000 Paramont Commons, Prospect, KY 40059Working hours are Wednesday through this Friday, 10 a
m
to 5 p
m
Eastern Time
Webster County: Closing permanently Saturday, June 21 at 7 p
m
Onton United Methodist Church: 15 Wrightsburg Road, Sebree, KY 42455Working hours are Wednesday through this Saturday, 9 a
m
to 7 p
m
Central Time
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 April storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible
The deadline to apply is July 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
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
martyce
allenjr
Fri, 06/20/2025 – 15:16