Kentucky Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, and Tornadoes

FEMA Response Actions

Disaster recovery is a whole community effort. Federal, state and local partners and non-governmental organizations are working together to support Kentucky, the disaster-impacted communities and the survivors.

• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) activated its Disaster Distress Helpline. This free, multilingual (available in Spanish and ASL), crisis support service is available 24/7 by telephone or text at 800-985-5990 for disaster survivors in Kentucky experiencing emotional distress.

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Appealing Your Determination Letter

If you received a determination letter that says that you are ineligible for assistance, this may mean that your application is missing information. Click here to read about Common Reasons for FEMA’s Determination of Ineligibility.

Read your determination letter carefully. If you disagree with the determination letter, you can appeal the decision. Click here for Helpful Tips When Filing an Appeal for FEMA Assistance.

Additional Resources

• Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
• Crisis Cleanup
• Homeowner’s and Renter’s Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters | CDC.
• Recovering from Disaster | Ready.gov

Kentucky Tornado Disaster Resource and Info Pages

• Kentucky Governor Tornado Resources page
• Kentucky Tornado Information Center 

Social Media

• @GovAndyBeshear
• @KYTC
• @KentuckyPower
• @KentuckyGuard
• @KYStatepolice
• @KYRedCross

Media Toolkit

• View images
• Download B-Roll
• Disaster Support Graphics
• Press Releases and Fact Sheets