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FRANKFORT, Ky. – If your home was damaged but you can live in it safely after the April severe storms and flooding, FEMA may be able to provide you with money to cover costs associated with cleanup and sanitization.

This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters in Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties.

You may qualify for FEMA assistance if you meet the following criteria:

Your pre-disaster primary residence is in a county designated for Individual Assistance.FEMA verified you have disaster damage, and your primary residence is safe to occupy.You have saved all receipts from any cleanup supplies, materials or paid help.The costs are not covered by your insurance.

Avoiding damage from mold is an important responsibility of a resident. Building owners are strongly encouraged to begin cleanup immediately after a flood to prevent the growth and spread of mold. For more information about cleanup and documenting damages, you can read more here.

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance

The first step to receive FEMA assistance is to apply. Survivors of the April storms who live in the designated counties have until June 25 to apply for assistance. 

You can apply in several ways:

Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.Visit any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 29169”).Use the FEMA mobile app.Call

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky residents who experienced damage from the April severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides may be eligible for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties are encouraged to apply.  

FEMA assistance covers basic needs. It will not restore all disaster-related property loss. Insurance coverage is the best means to recover after a natural disaster. However, Personal Property Loss assistance may repair or replace disaster-damaged property if conditions meet the eligibility requirements.  

The item(s) may fall within any of these categories:

Appliances: Includes standard household appliances, such as a refrigerator, washing machine, etc.Clothing: Essential clothing needed due to overall loss, damage, or contamination.Home Furnishings: Basic furnishings found in a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living room.Tools Required for Work and School: Tools and equipment required for your job and items required as a condition of an applicant’s or household member’s education. This assistance also applies to self-employed individuals.Computing Devices: Funds to cover replacement of one personal or family computer. Funds for additional computers required for work or school may be approved.Accessible Items: FEMA also provides assistance for damaged personal property required for qualified applicants with disabilities. Conditions for Eligibility

To be eligible, the item(s) must meet the following criteria:

Items must have been owned prior to April 2 and

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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.

To be eligible for FEMA assistance, applicants must meet the following conditions:

The vehicle was damaged during the April storms within the disaster-designated area of Kentucky, which includes Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties.The applicant can provide proof of ownership of the vehicle with valid registration and title.The vehicle was in compliance with Kentucky’s registration and insurance requirements at the time of the disaster.The applicant has no other usable vehicle.

Applicants with more than one storm-damaged vehicle, must write a statement explaining why the household needs more than one working vehicle. The statement should include the number of vehicles and an insurance settlement or statement for each vehicle.

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 storm can apply for federal disaster assistance under the major disaster declaration DR-4864

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