If you applied for FEMA assistance after the flooding in Eastern Kentucky you will receive an eligibility letter from FEMA in the mail or by email. The letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include the amount of any assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds.
News, Media & Events: Kentucky
Preparedness Tips
A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Knott and Floyd counties today, March 2, in areas affected by the February floods.
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In one week, homeowners and renters in eleven Kentucky counties have been approved for more than $2 million from FEMA to help with recovery from the February floods, and additional assistance may be available for those who apply and meet eligibility requirements.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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Kentucky; FEMA-4848-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4848-DR; Kentucky as a result of remnants of Hurricane Helene during the period of September 27-30, 2024.
Notice of Intent for Region 4 Dam Safety Activities, 2024
Interested Parties for Region 4 Dam Safety Activities, 2024
Summary of Actions for Region 4 Dam Safety Activities, 2024
Letters of Final Determination: February 28, 2025
Title: Letters of Final Determination: February 28, 2025
Description:
LFD Date: August 28, 2024
FIRM Effective Date: February 28, 2025
State: Kentucky, Kansas, South Dakota, Arizona, Alaska, Washington
Kentucky; FEMA-4804-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4804-DR; Kentucky as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides, and mudslides during the period of May 21-27, 2024.
Kentucky; Severe Storm and Tornado - Denial of Appeal
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Denial of Appeal on June 20, 2024, as a result of a severe storm and tornado on March 14, 2024.
Communities Eligible for Suspension Effective on August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024: Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.
Kentucky; FEMA-4782-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4782-DR; Kentucky as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides, and mudslides on April 2, 2024.
Kentucky; Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding - Denial of Appeal
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Denial of Appeal on February 26, 2024, as a result of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of July 17-20, 2023.