FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement response efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding beginning on April 2, 2025, and continuing.
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Press Releases and Fact Sheets
FRANKFORT, Ky. –Beginning April 4, Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky will have hours and days of operation.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. – As Kentuckians brace for another round of severe weather, many residents are still recovering from the devastating storms and flooding that occurred between February 14 and March 7. These repeated incidents can take a serious toll on mental health and leave people feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed.
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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.
Summary of Actions for Region 4 Dam Safety Activities, 2024
Interested Parties for Region 4 Dam Safety Activities, 2024
Notice of Intent for Region 4 Dam Safety Activities, 2024
Letters of Final Determination: Effective February 28, 2025
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.