Disaster Recovery Centers in Garrard, Muhlenberg, Oldham and Webster Counties to Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Garrard, Muhlenberg, Oldham and Webster counties are scheduled to close permanently. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides can still apply for FEMA assistance. The Disaster Recovery Centers are located at:

Garrard County: Closing permanently Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m.

Forks of Dix River Baptist Church: 5764 Lexington Road, Lancaster, KY 40444
Working hours are Wednesday through this Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time

Muhlenberg County: Closing permanently Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m.
Fire Training Center: 61 Career Way, Central City, KY 42330
Working hours are Wednesday through this Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time.

Oldham County: Closing permanently Friday, June 20 at 5 p.m.
Goshen Branch Oldham Co. Public Library: 3000 Paramont Commons, Prospect, KY 40059
Working hours are Wednesday through this Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Webster County: Closing permanently Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m.
Onton United Methodist Church: 15 Wrightsburg Road, Sebree, KY 42455
Working hours are Wednesday through this Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time.

Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from state, federal and community organizations. You can get help to apply for FEMA assistance, learn the status of your FEMA application, understand the letters you get from FEMA and get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration representatives and resources from the Commonwealth are also available at the Disaster Recovery Centers to assist you.

FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the April storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is July 25.

You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance. No appointment is needed. To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. 

You don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance. There are other ways to apply: online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

When you apply, you will need to provide:

• A current phone number where you can be contacted.
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
• Your Social Security Number.
• A general list of damage and losses.
• Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4860 and www.fema.gov/disaster/4864. Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4.