Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Disaster Recovery Centers in Russell, Trigg Counties to Close Permanently; Help is Still Available
Disaster Recovery Centers in Russell, Trigg Counties to Close Permanently; Help is Still Available
FRANKFORT, Ky
–The Disaster Recovery Centers in Russell and Trigg counties are scheduled to close permanently this weekend
However, Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the tornadoes of May 16-17 can still apply for FEMA assistance
The Disaster Recovery Center in Russell County will close permanently Friday, June 27, at 7 p
m
The center in Trigg County will close permanently Saturday, June 28
Both centers will be open during their regular working hours, 9 a
m
To 7 p
m
, until their final closure
The Disaster Recovery Center in Russell County is located at:Russell County Courthouse410 Monument SquareJamestown, KY 42629 The Disaster Recover in Trigg County is located at:Trigg Emergency Operation Center39 Jefferson St
Cadiz, KY 42211Disaster 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
Although the Russell and Trigg County DRCs are closing, you can visit any open 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 tornado recovery, visit www
fema
gov/disaster/4875
Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x
com/femaregion4
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Mon, 06/30/2025 – 13:22