Tag: estill,

Official

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Estill County

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Estill County FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center will open tomorrow, March 18, in Estill County. Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties as the result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February.    FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs.The deadline to apply for federal assistance is April 25. Address: City of Irvine City Hall, 101 Chestnut St., Irvine, KY 40336 Hours:
Official

Estill, Johnson, Simpson Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance

Estill, Johnson, Simpson Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance FRANKFORT, Ky -- Additional counties in the commonwealth of Kentucky have been added to the major disaster declaration for Kentucky’s severe storms and flooding that took place from Feb. 14, 2025, and continuing.  Homeowners and renters in Estill, Johnson and Simpson counties are eligible to apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program.  FEMA may provide grants to help pay for temporary housing and essential home repairs as well as other serious disaster-related needs, such as medical and dental expenses, transportation, childcare, and moving and storage expenses. In addition to Estill, Johnson and Simpson