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 Urges Residents to Listen to Local Officials About Flooding Risks as Storms Sweep the South and Midwest
FEMA Urges Residents to Listen to Local Officials About Flooding Risks as Storms Sweep the South and Midwest WASHINGTON -- Large storms and severe weather systems are moving across the South and Midwest, which are bringing heavy rain and risks of flooding. FEMA is coordinating with its state, local, tribal and territorial partners to ensure people’s safety is prioritized. Additionally, President Donald J. Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Tennessee, providing federal disaster assistance that allows FEMA to identify, mobilize and provide, at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. It is critical to