FRANKFORT, Ky. – As Kentuckians rebuild, survivors of the July 26 flooding can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms.
FEMA mitigation specialists will be in Magoffin and Pike counties to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors.
Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of a disaster. The FEMA specialists will be available Oct. 17 through Oct. 22 at the following locations:
Magoffin County - Hometown True Value Hardware – 258 Parkway Dr., Salyersville, KY 41465
- Hours: 8 a.m.— 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m.— 4 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday.
Pike County – Rural King – 3889 N. Mayo Trail, Pikeville, KY 41501
- Hours: 8 a.m.— 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday.
Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, and Whitley counties can apply for FEMA assistance in the following ways:
- Visit a Disaster Recovery Center. To find an open recovery center, visit fema.gov/drc
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as a video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service
- Apply online by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov
- Use the FEMA mobile app
The deadline for survivors to apply for FEMA assistance is Oct. 28, 2022.
For the latest information on Kentucky flooding recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4663 and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/FEMARegion4.