How to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance
How to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas homeowners and renters that were affected by severe storms in March or April may apply for FEMA disaster assistance online, by phone or in person. Financial assistance after the March 14-15 severe storms and tornadoes is available to eligible residents of Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties. For the April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, assistance is available to eligible residents of Clark, Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Desha, Fulton, Hot Spring, Jackson, Miller, Ouachita, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Sharp, St. Francis and White counties. Arkansans in Hot
How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following May Tornadoes in Kentucky
How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following May Tornadoes in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is supporting recovery efforts for multiple disasters in Kentucky, including a new major disaster that was just declared on May 23, for severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Survivors in Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union counties who have disaster-caused damage or loss from the May tornadoes can apply for federal disaster assistance under the major disaster declaration DR-4875 in several ways: Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Visit any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you
Preservation Teams Return To Kentucky To Show April Storm Survivors How To Salvage Family Treasures
Preservation Teams Return To Kentucky To Show April Storm Survivors How To Salvage Family Treasures FRANKFORT, Ky. – As Kentucky households recover from the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides, FEMA’s preservation teams will return to Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in the Commonwealth to demonstrate how to safely handle and salvage your damaged items. These specialists will show you how to salvage storm-damaged family photos, artwork, textiles, media and other family treasures. Save Your Treasures Program Schedule Preservation Teams will be in Kentucky Disaster Recovery Centers May 5-17. You can find the teams at the following: FRANKLIN COUNTY Frankfort
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
How to Document Damages After Severe Weather Events
How to Document Damages After Severe Weather Events FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA understands that clean up and rebuilding after a flood can take time and be overwhelming. Guidance is available and it’s always important to put safety first. Follow instructions from your local officials to ensure it is safe to reenter your home. You can begin the recovery process by documenting damage and taking steps to stop the spread of mold. First, confirm the electricity and gas are shut off to avoid fire or injury. Have an electrician check the house before turning the power back on. Document Your Flood Damage
How will the start-up timing of the new U.S. LNG export facilities affect our forecast?
U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) represent the largest source of natural gas demand growth in our March 2025 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), with LNG gross exports expected to increase by 19% to 14.2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2025 and by 15% to 16.4 Bcf/d in 2026. The start-up timing of two new LNG export facilities—Plaquemines LNG Phase 2 (consisting of 18 midscale trains) and Golden Pass LNG—could significantly affect our forecast because these facilities represent 19% of incremental U.S. LNG export capacity in 2025–26.
How to Appeal a FEMA Individual Assistance Decision
How to Appeal a FEMA Individual Assistance Decision How to Appeal a FEMA Individual Assistance Decision CHARLESTON, W.Va. – If you’ve recently received a determination letter from FEMA regarding your disaster assistance application and you disagree with the decision or assistance amount, don’t worry—you have the right to appeal. FEMA’s first decision may not be the final decision. Appeals are a common part of the assistance process. FEMA may simply require more information or supporting documentation from the applicant in order to approve the application or approve additional types of assistance. The process does not end when you get your
How to Appeal FEMA’s Decision
How to Appeal FEMA’s Decision FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you receive a letter from FEMA saying you are not approved for assistance, it may just be that we need more information. It’s possible that it could be something as simple as a missing document. Please read the FEMA letter carefully and entirely. If you are found ineligible, the letter will explain the reasons. If you are found eligible for assistance, the letter will explain the amount of assistance FEMA approved and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds. If you disagree with any decisions from FEMA, you may
How to Help After February Severe Storms and Floods
How to Help After February Severe Storms and Floods FRANKFORT, Ky. – Financial contributions to recognized disaster relief organizations are the fastest, most flexible and most effective method of donating to help those affected by the February severe storms and floods. Local and national Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs) provide emergency assistance to survivors. Those seeking to donate to the recovery efforts can do so by visiting Kentucky VOAD - Kentucky Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. Cash donations allow these organizations to address urgent or emerging needs quickly. When you donate cash, it also moves through the economy of the affected areas.
Preservation Teams Show How to Salvage Family Treasures
Preservation Teams Show How to Salvage Family Treasures FRANKFORT, Ky. –As Kentucky households recover from the February severe weather and floods, FEMA’s preservation teams will be in Disaster Recovery Centers throughout the commonwealth to demonstrate how to safely handle and salvage your damaged items. These specialists will show you how to salvage storm-damaged family photos, artwork, textiles, media and other family treasures. Save Your Treasures Program Schedule Preservation Teams will be in the following Disaster Recovery Centers today through Tuesday, March 25. You can expect the teams to be there from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday and