FEMA Opens More Registration Centers
FEMA opens additional Individual Assistance Registration Centers to help affected severe-storm residents in 31 Kentucky counties to seek federal support in their recovery.
The counties are Anderson, Breathitt, Boyd, Clark, Clay, Estill, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Greenup, Jackson, Jessamine, Johnson, Knott, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lincoln, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Warren and Woodford.
Kentuckians can visit any centers in the state, not just the county they live in.
Open June 24, 25 and 26:
Lawrence County - Lawrence County Community Center, 180 Bulldog Lane, Louisa, KY 41230
Perry County – Hal Rogers Forum, 100 Bulldog Lane, Hazard, KY 41701
Madison County – Joint Information Center, 558 South Keeneland Drive, Richmond, KY 40475
Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.
A Fact Sheet on myths and facts about NFIP insurance was issued to the media June 22 and posted to fema.gov: Myths and Facts About Flood Insurance | FEMA.gov.
FEMA has extended the deadline for severe-storm survivors to register for help. The deadline to apply is now July 8.
FEMA has issued tips on hiring a contractor for home repair for flood survivors who need to do so. The formats include both a fact sheet and an infographic. See: Tips for Hiring a Contractor for Home Repair (fema.gov).
Recovery Progress – More than $27 million provided in Kentucky
- FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has paid more than $18.9 million in flood insurance claims in Kentucky. Some 630 claims have been submitted. (A major disaster declaration is not required for flood-insurance claims, which may be submitted from any county.)
- For losses not covered by insurance, FEMA has approved nearly $5 million in Individual Assistance disaster grants for Kentucky homeowners and renters. Grants may help survivors with rent, home repairs, home replacement and other disaster- related needs such as personal property, childcare, and medical and dental expenses. More than 800 households have been approved.
- The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved 75 low-interest disaster loans for more than $3.4 million.
Find out more at Steps to Take When Applying with FEMA | FEMA.gov
Videos about FEMA Assistance with closed captioning and American Sign Language interpretation available here.
For more information on Kentucky’s disaster recovery, visit https://kyem.ky.gov and www.fema.gov/disaster/4595. You may also follow FEMA on www.facebook.com/fema and Twitter @FEMARegion4.