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FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Hart and Nelson counties are scheduled to close permanently June 14 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides can still apply for FEMA assistance. 

The Disaster Recovery Center in Hart County: 
Community Center, 7035 Raider Hollow Road, Munfordville, KY 42765
Working hours for June 14 are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT.

The Disaster Recovery Center in Nelson County:

Boston Community Center, 61 Lebanon Junction Road, Boston, KY 40107
Working hours for June 14 are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.

Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from state, federal and community organizations. You can get help to apply for FEMA assistance, learn the status of your FEMA application, understand the letters you get from FEMA and get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance. 

FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the April storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is July 25.

You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance. No appointment is needed. To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. 

You don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance. There

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If you were affected by either of two recent federally declared disasters in Missouri – March 14-15 or May 16 – you may be eligible for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

How to Apply

To apply for FEMA disaster assistance, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, call toll-free 800-621-3362, or download the FEMA App.

What to Expect After Applying

A FEMA inspector may contact you to schedule a home inspection. To be prepared for the visit, please have the following documents:

Identity: Social Security number, state driver’s license, state ID, or voter registration card.Proof of ownership and occupancy.Receipts of any items purchased prior to inspection.Pictures of any damage that may now be repaired or cleared off the property.

During the appointment, FEMA inspectors will:

Present their official FEMA ID badges.Confirm your FEMA case number.Review structural and personal property damage.

FEMA inspectors will not:

Determine eligibility.Take any money or ask for credit card information.Take the place of an insurance inspection.

If you suspect that someone is not a legitimate FEMA inspector, do not provide your personal information, and contact local law enforcement about your concerns. 

Your Determination Letter
After the inspector’s visit, you will be sent a determination letter from FEMA either by mail or email. FEMA will explain in the letter whether you are eligible for assistance, how much, and how the assistance must be used.

If your letter says your application cannot be approved, it does not mean

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