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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 have occurred during the severe storms that began April 2.

What Assistance may be available? 

Eligible services for septic tanks may include cleaning, repairing or replacing the septic system as needed. Awards are also available for the repair or decontamination of private wells that are the sole source of water for a home. 

How Can I Find Out if I May be Eligible? 

Check with your homeowner’s and flood insurance providers to determine if your well and/or septic are covered under your policy. Uninsured or underinsured property may be eligible for FEMA assistance.

How to Apply for FEMA 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 June 25.

You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance. No appointment is needed. To find all

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Displacement Assistance helps survivors who can’t return to their home following a disaster

by giving them up-front money to help with immediate housing needs.

What is Displacement Assistance?

Displacement Assistance is money you can use to stay in a hotel or motel, stay with family and friends, or for any other available housing options.

Who can get Displacement Assistance?

You may get Displacement Assistance if:

You or someone in your home is a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified non-citizen,FEMA can confirm your identity,Your home is in a declared disaster area,You live in your home most of the year,A FEMA inspection determines your home is not safe to live in, or an inspection can’t be completed becauseyour home is inaccessible,You don’t have insurance, or your insurance doesn’t have Additional Living Expense or Loss of Use coverage, andYou apply for FEMA assistance during the registration period.How much Displacement Assistance can I get?

The amount of money you get is based on 14 days of hotel costs based on a rate chosen by the state, territory, or Tribal Nation impacted by the disaster. Displacement Assistance is a one-time payment. FEMA may provide up to two weeks of funds for temporary lodging at a hotel, motel, or the home of friends or family, for displaced applicants who apply during the registration period.

Can I still get Displacement Assistance when I have insurance?

Yes. If you have insurance, please see if you have Additional Living Expenses or Loss of Use coverage on your policy and contact your insurance company. If your insurance denies your claim or you do not have these types of coverage, you may be able to get Displacement Assistance.

If you have insurance and used all of your Additional Living Expenses or Loss of Use benefits, you won’t get Displacement Assistance, but you can get Rental Assistance by sending FEMA documents that show you spent those benefits and still need help paying for temporary housing.

NOTE: FEMA needs to see your insurance documentation because FEMA cannot pay for costs covered by another source, like insurance.

What if I have more housing needs?

If you have used your Displacement Assistance and you still have housing needs, you can ask for Rental Assistance from FEMA. You can request this by:

Calling FEMA’s Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.Requesting it in writing.Speaking to a local FEMA representative in your area.

You will not need to provide other documentation to get Rental Assistance.

I don’t agree with FEMA’s decision. How can I appeal?

If you don’t agree with FEMA’s decision, you can appeal by showing why you need FEMA assistance. The decision letter you get from FEMA will have more information about the types of documents you should send.

You may use an optional Appeal Request form, which is included in the decision letter you receive from FEMA. You can also choose to write and sign a letter to send with your documents to help FEMA understand why you need help.

How can I send documents?

You can send supporting documents to FEMA by:

Uploading to your disaster assistance account at DisasterAssistance.gov.Mailing to FEMA, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055.Faxing to 1-800-827-8112.Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center, if available.

For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4860 and www.fema.gov/disaster/4864. Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4.

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in Wyoming County is closing permanently Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6 p.m.

The center is located at: 

Wyoming County Disaster Recovery Center

Wyoming Court House

24 Main Ave

Pineville, WV 24874
 

Hours of operation:

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closing permanently at 6 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025

PLEASE NOTE: While the deadline to register for FEMA assistance was April 28, some centers are still open. Residents can visit and check on their application statuses, add required documents or appeal decisions.

Residents of Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming counties can continue to visit recovery centers in McDowell and Mingo counties to talk face-to-face with FEMA staff. Center information is below:

McDowell County Disaster Recovery Center Mingo County Disaster Recovery Center

Bradshaw Town Hall

10002 Marshall Hwy

Bradshaw, WV 24817
 

Hours of operation:

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed weekends

Williamson Campus

1601 Armory Drive

Williamson, WV 25661
 

Hours of operation:

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed weekends

DRCs are accessible to all, including survivors with mobility issues, impaired vision, and those who are who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

Residents who live in one of the seven designated counties can visit any Disaster Recovery Center, regardless of the county it is in. Residents can go to fema.gov/drc to find their nearest recovery center.

If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status, contact FEMA to learn more about next steps. 

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The state of Tennessee and FEMA have awarded nearly $2 million for emergency and permanent work to repair bridges, restore utilities, remove debris and take measures to protect 14 Eastern Tennessee counties affected by Tropical Storm Helene.

The major presidential declaration designated Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington counties for FEMA Public Assistance, a program that helps communities as they respond to declared disasters or emergencies. 

In Cocke County, the City of Newport cleared more than 4,726 cubic yards of sand, soil and mud from streets and sidewalks after the storm. The city also contracted to have 4,156 cubic yards of vegetative debris and 570 cubic yards of mud, soil and sand removed from the public rights-of-way. 

FEMA’s share for this project is $83,731; the nonfederal share is $27,910.

The Public Assistance program reimburses communities for emergency work to save lives and protect property; remove debris; and repair roads, bridges, public buildings, utilities and parks. Because this is a cost-sharing program, FEMA reimburses state applicants 75% of eligible costs. The remaining 25% represents nonfederal funds.

Below is a list of community projects, the total dollars awarded, and the category of Public Assistance funding:

Carter County: First Utility District $4,966 for emergency protective measures.

Hawkins County: Emergency Communications District $4,632 for emergency protective measures.

Johnson County: $624,640 for Morefield Bridge repairs; $617,344 for Furnace Creek Bridge

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