Medical, Dental and Funeral Assistance for Survivors of May Tornadoes in Kentucky
Medical, Dental and Funeral Assistance for Survivors of May Tornadoes in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you sustained injury, illness or death of a loved one due to the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17 in Kentucky, you may be eligible for medical, dental and/or funeral assistance from FEMA. Medical/dental assistance can help cover uninsured expenses for medical care related to disaster-caused injury or illness. This funding can also be used to help replace medical/dental equipment, breastfeeding equipment or prescribed medicine damaged or lost due to the severe storms and tornadoes. If you had funeral or burial expenses
FEMA Offers Assistance for Survivors of May Tornadoes in Kentucky
FEMA Offers Assistance for Survivors of May Tornadoes in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is offering a wide variety of help to people affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17 in Kentucky. Every homeowner or renter who suffered damage or loss is encouraged to apply. 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 is intended
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
Disaster Recovery Centers in 6 Kentucky Counties To Permanently Close, Help Is Still Available
Disaster Recovery Centers in 6 Kentucky Counties To Permanently Close, Help Is Still Available FRANKFORT, Ky. –Disaster Recovery Centers in 6 Kentucky counties will close permanently this weekend. The center in Leslie County will close at 7 p.m. May 23. The center in Leslie County is located at: 911 Dispatch Center, 24770 Highway 421, Hyden, KY 41749 Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday May 23. The centers in Breathitt, Knott, Letcher, Martin and the Belfry Public Library location in Pike County will close at 7 p.m. May 24. The centers are located at: Breathitt
Kentucky Homeowners With Privately-Owned Road and Bridge Damage May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance
Kentucky Homeowners With Privately-Owned Road and Bridge Damage May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you had a privately-owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by the April severe storms, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs. FEMA Assistance FEMA may provide funds to repair privately-owned access roads and bridges that were damaged by the storms. To qualify, you must be the owner, and the home must serve as your primary residence. A FEMA inspection is needed to determine if repairs are necessary for a vehicle to access the
FEMA May Assist With Disaster Affected Wells and Septic Systems in Kentucky
FEMA May Assist With Disaster Affected Wells and Septic Systems in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners in disaster-declared counties whose wells or septic systems were damaged by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for financial help from FEMA. Septic systems and wells are generally not covered by flood insurance. Who may be eligible? To be considered eligible for assistance, your pre-disaster primary home must be located in one of the Kentucky counties designated for Individual Assistance: Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford. The damage must
FEMA Encourages Eligible Kentucky Disaster Survivors of April Storms To Apply for Programs Before the Assistance Deadline
FEMA Encourages Eligible Kentucky Disaster Survivors of April Storms To Apply for Programs Before the Assistance Deadline FRANKFORT, Ky. –FEMA is encouraging eligible Kentucky disaster survivors to apply for assistance programs including Child Care, Serious Needs Assistance and Displacement Assistance before the June 25 deadline. Do not miss out on assistance that may be available to you because of a missed deadline. Homeowners and renters in Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties who suffered loss caused by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for assistance.
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
Damaged Vehicle Assistance Available for Kentucky Survivors of April Storms
Damaged Vehicle Assistance Available for Kentucky Survivors of April Storms FRANKFORT, Ky. – In the aftermath of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides, some Kentuckians are grappling with storm-damaged vehicles. If your insurance doesn’t cover all your storm-related vehicle damage, FEMA may be able to provide financial assistance to help fill the gap. The first step is to file a claim with your insurance company if you have a comprehensive policy. This type of policy usually covers storm-related damage to a vehicle. Apply with FEMA even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.
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