Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Simpson County
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Simpson County
FRANKFORT, Ky
–A Disaster Recovery Center will open tomorrow, March 20, in Simpson County
Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties as the result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February
FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs
The deadline to apply for federal assistance is April 25
Address: Simpson County Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Square, Franklin KY 42134Hours: 7 a
m
to 7 p
m
CDT Monday through Saturday and 1 to 7 p
m
CDT on SundaysMore Disaster Recovery Centers will continue to open in the counties eligible for disaster assistance
In addition to FEMA personnel, representatives from the Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance, the Kentucky Department of Insurance and the U
S
Small Business Administration (SBA) will be available at the recovery centers to assist survivors
If you are unable to visit the center, there are other ways to apply: online at DisasterAssistance
gov, use the FEMA mobile app 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 an accessible video on how to apply for FEMA assistance, go to youtube
com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw
For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www
fema
gov/disaster/4860
Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x
com/femaregion4
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allenjr
Wed, 03/19/2025 – 14:01