News and Media: Disaster 4804

A new policy streamlines the process of applying for disaster assistance. Survivors now have the option to apply for a low-interest SBA loan when they apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA no longer requires disaster survivors to apply for an SBA loan before being considered for FEMA individual assistance for the most recent disasters, including Kentucky May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides.

Kentuckians who experienced damage from the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Christian, Clay, Greenup, Hopkins, Knox, Logan, Muhlenberg, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Warren and Whitley counties are encouraged to apply.

Homeowners and renters may be eligible for Clean and Sanitize Assistance from FEMA. Kentuckians whose homes were damaged by the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides may receive up to $300 toward cleaning expenses — even if the work is already completed.

FEMA may be able to provide financial assistance to help those whose vehicles were damaged due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides that occurred May 21-27.

Three mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Clay, Simpson and Todd counties to assist Kentuckians who experienced loss from the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides.