News and Media: Disaster 4782

In the aftermath of recent severe weather, Kentuckians can benefit from free advice from FEMA experts on how to rebuild stronger and safer. FEMA mitigation specialists will be in Greenup County to offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters.

FEMA is providing enhanced customer service in Kentucky to help all survivors of the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides receive much-needed assistance.

Don't let language be a barrier to applying for FEMA assistance. Regardless of language or accessibility needs, FEMA is here in Kentucky to help eligible survivors of April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides. Non-English speakers can receive assistance in their language when applying for FEMA disaster aid. Additionally, assistive communication tools are available for those who require them.

If you receive a letter from FEMA saying you are ineligible for assistance, you can appeal the decision and provide more information. It is possibly something as simple as missing documentation or information.

Homeowners and renters in Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Mason, Oldham, Union and Whitley counties who have loss and damage caused by the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides have two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is July 22.