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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Because of weather, the FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County is closing at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
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WASHINGTON – Under the leadership of President Trump, states and localities will be empowered to manage disasters and emergencies. These fire grant programs align with that vision by helping communities build the response capabilities they need to keep their citizens and communities safe.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. –Disaster Recovery Centers in 6 Kentucky counties will close permanently this weekend. The center in Leslie County will close at 7 p.m. May 23.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Webster County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster Recovery Center in Webster County is located at:
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FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Ohio County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster Recovery Center in Ohio County is located at:
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FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in LaRue County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster Recovery Center in LaRue County is located at:
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LITTLE ROCK– The state of Arkansas and FEMA will offer face-to-face help at four additional sites this week for residents affected by the March 14-15 severe storms and tornadoes. Homeowners and renters in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and floods have less than 1 week to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is May 25.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in McLean County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster Recovery Center in McLean County is located at:
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FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Jefferson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster Recovery Center in Jefferson County is located at:
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