Lee, Powell, and Lincoln Counties now Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance
Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Lee, Lincoln and Powell counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent work to repair public facilities that were damaged by the Eastern Kentucky flooding that began on July 26. These counties join Breathitt, Clay, Cumberland, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, […]
FEMA responds to denials to eastern KY flood victims, says ‘no’ may not mean ‘no’
If you receive a letter from FEMA and don’t know what steps to take next, FEMA says ” we’re here to help.” Over the phone, in person and online. If you were turned down for federal help they encourage you to ask “why?” Turned Down by FEMA? Did you get help from another source, like […]
Owsley County added to FEMA qualified areas for assistance today
Another eastern Kentucky County has now been approved for FEMA assistance. Owsley County has now been added to the list of significantly impacted areas. Individuals and households in Owsley County can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, which may include temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs. This county joins Breathitt, […]
FEMA assistance now available for flood ravaged eastern KY
Renters and homeowners of Breathitt, Clay, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties who were affected by the severe storms, flooding and mudslides that began July 26 may apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters in the designated counties can apply for FEMA assistance online at disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay […]
President says feds will pick up tab on local tornados
Today, January 8, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and tornadoes from December 10 to December 11, 2021. […]
President Biden Approves Emergency Declaration for Kentucky
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding and tornadoes beginning Dec. 10, 2021 and continuing into Dec. 11. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to […]
Disaster Assistance Loans Still Available: All You Need to Know
There is still time to apply for a FEMA and/or SBA Disaster Assistance loan. According to the organizations: Interest rates are as low as 1.25% for homeowners and renters, and as low as 3% for businesses, and are 2% for non-profits, with terms up to 30 years. Terms are up to 30 years to make […]