The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Gov. Andy Beshear have announced that a federal disaster request stemming from deadly storms that struck Kentucky over Memorial Day weekend was approved by President Biden.
Severe weather blew across Kentucky on May 26, producing straight-line winds, tornadoes and landslides. The storms claimed the lives of six people.
The federal disaster declaration makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Christian, Clay, Greenup, Hopkins, Knox, Logan, Muhlenberg, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Warren and Whitley counties.
"We are once again thankful to President Biden and his administration for approving this funding. This support will be a big help for our families as they recover and rebuild from yet another terrible storm," Gov. Beshear said.
Additionally, federal funding is available to eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms in Adair, Allen, Ballard, Barren, Breckinridge, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Clay, Clinton, Crittenden, Cumberland, Edmonson, Estill, Fulton, Garrard, Graves, Grayson, Green, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Jackson, Knox, LaRue, Laurel, Lee, Leslie, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, McCreary, McLean, Meade, Menifee, Metcalfe, Monroe, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Owsley, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Whitley and Woodford counties.
Federal funding is available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for the entire state.
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can apply for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or by using the FEMA App.
This federal disaster declaration is the second weather-related major disaster in Kentucky this year. President Biden previously issued a declaration for storms and tornadoes that occurred April 2, 2024.
