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December 31, 2021
KY House releases redistricting plan
GOP House Leadership released their plan for redrawing House districts yesterday.
December 22, 2021
Court of Appeals reinstates vaccination requirements for employers with 100+ employees – including counties
On Dec. 17, 2021, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 testing/masking requirement for employers with 100 or more employees.
December 20, 2021
FEMA Fact Sheet: Procurement During an Emergency
Recognizing that FEMA’s recipients and subrecipients may face exigencies or emergencies when carrying out a FEMA award, this Fact Sheet provides key information to consider when utilizing contracted resources under exigent or emergency circumstances.
December 17, 2021
FEMA Debris Removal Guidelines
Graphic from FEMA to help expedite the debris removal process.
December 17, 2021
AG Cameron announces new hotline to report suspected fraud related to tornadoes
Attorney General Daniel Cameron today yesterday a new Natural Disaster Fraud Hotline to assist Kentuckians in reporting fraud related to the tornadoes and storms in Western and Central Kentucky.
December 16, 2021
Special kynect open enrollment due to tornadoes
Due to the natural disaster and reported technical issues, kynect health coverage will provide a Special Enrollment Period, meaning individuals will have until Dec. 31, 2021, to select a plan with a Jan. 1, 2022, effective date.
December 16, 2021
Using Portable Generators Safely
This fact sheet discusses specific hazards inherent with the use of generators and also provides helpful information to ensure that workers and others using such equipment remain safe.
December 16, 2021
Kentucky agriculture tornado resources
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has created a resource page on its website for those affected by this weekend’s disastrous weather events.