3 Weeks Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding
3 Weeks Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding FRANKFORT, Ky. –Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and floods have three weeks to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is May 25. How To Apply for FEMA Assistance There are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance: Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Visit any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC, or text
FEMA Alert: Watch for Fraud After April Storms in Kentucky
FEMA Alert: Watch for Fraud After April Storms in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you are a survivor of Kentucky April storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, floods, landslides and mudslides, you may also be a target of con artists and criminals who try to obtain money or steal personal information. Protect Your Identity In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors. If a FEMA inspector comes to your home and you did not submit a FEMA application, your information may have been used without your knowledge to create a
FEMA is still here to help West Virginians
FEMA is still here to help West Virginians CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance has passed, but FEMA is still here to help West Virginians. If you have questions about your application, disagree with FEMA’s decision and would like to talk about next steps, or need to update your information, there are several ways to get in touch. You can: Visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open seven days a week. Visit DisasterAssistance.gov. Download the FEMA App. At a Disaster Recovery Center, you can meet face-to-face with FEMA staff. Centers
Kentucky Survivors Can Apply for FEMA Assistance and SBA Disaster Loan at the Same Time After April Storms
Kentucky Survivors Can Apply for FEMA Assistance and SBA Disaster Loan at the Same Time After April Storms FRANKFORT, Ky. – In addition to applying for FEMA assistance, homeowners and renters in designated Kentucky counties have the option to apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration at various stages of their recovery. While FEMA doesn’t require survivors to apply for an SBA loan before being considered for FEMA assistance, the SBA can offer financial support to individuals and business owners to aid their recovery. Homeowners and renters in Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine
FEMA Offers Assistance for April Storm Survivors in Kentucky
FEMA Offers Assistance for April Storm Survivors in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is offering a wide variety of help to people affected by the April severe storms in Kentucky. Every homeowner or renter who suffered damage or loss is encouraged to apply. Money provided by FEMA does not have to be repaid. FEMA can provide money to eligible applicants for help with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance. Disaster assistance is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses caused by a disaster. The assistance
FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair May 3 in Jeff Davis County
FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair May 3 in Jeff Davis County FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 3, in Jeff Davis County at the following location: Jeff Davis Public Library 189 E. Jarman St. Hazlehurst, GA 31539 The Housing Resource Fair will bring together federal, state and local agencies in one place to offer services and resources to families recovering from Hurricane Helene. The goal of this collaborative effort is to help connect eligible disaster survivors with affordable housing along with valuable information and resources on their road to
FEMA Teams Hit Streets in Kentucky To Help Those Affected by April 2025 Severe Weather
FEMA Teams Hit Streets in Kentucky To Help Those Affected by April 2025 Severe Weather FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky residents will start to see FEMA’s crews in the community, helping those affected by the April 2025 severe weather to apply for federal disaster assistance and to identify needs within communities. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are out in impacted areas of Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties to help residents navigate the federal disaster assistance process. DSA personnel can help homeowners and renters apply with FEMA and quickly identify
How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following April Severe Storms in Kentucky
How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following April Severe Storms in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. –FEMA is supporting recovery efforts for multiple disasters in Kentucky, including a new major disaster that was just declared on April 25, for severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred on April 2 and are continuing. How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Survivors in the Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties who have disaster-caused damage or loss from the April 2 storm can apply for federal disaster assistance under the major disaster declaration DR-4864
Don’t wait! Today is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA disaster assistance
Don’t wait! Today is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today is the last day for West Virginia residents to apply for FEMA Assistance if they had damages from the Feb. 15-18, 2025, floods. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 11:59 P.M. TODAY, APRIL 28, 2025. FEMA assistance for individuals and families in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming counties affected by the flooding can cover home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. Survivors can visit the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to apply and talk face-to-face
April 28, is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA assistance
April 28, is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA assistance Monday, April 28, is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The deadline for West Virginians to apply for FEMA assistance is this Monday, April 28. If you are a resident of Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne, or Wyoming counties and had damage to your home or personal property due to the February storms, FEMA encourages you to submit an application by Monday. If you have already applied for assistance, encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to apply. If you have