Kentucky Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, and Tornadoes
Incident Period: Dec 10, 2021 - Dec 11, 2021
Declaration Date: Dec 12, 2021
Quick Links
- Recovery resources: State & Local | National
- Connect: Social Media | Mobile App & Text
- 24/7 counseling: Disaster Distress Helpline
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More About This Disaster
Now Closed: Period to Apply for Disaster Assistance
The last day for individuals and families to apply for assistance after this disaster has passed. You are no longer able to begin a new claim.
To check the status on a previously submitted claim, visit DisasterAssistance.gov.
I Applied for Assistance. What's Next?
You will receive notification letters from FEMA either by U.S. mail or by electronic correspondence explaining your next steps. If you reported during the application process that you received damage and are not able to live in your primary residence, an inspector will contact you by phone to schedule an inspection. FEMA home inspections are conducted in-person; however, if you are apprehensive due to ongoing COVID-19 uncertainties, you can request we conduct the inspection without entering your home.
"Help After a Disaster"
Translated into 27 languages, the "Help After a Disaster" brochure is a tool that can be shared in your community to help people understand the types of FEMA assistance that may be available to support individuals and families in disaster recovery.
Volunteer and Donate
Recovery can take many years after a disaster. There are many ways to help such as donating cash, needed items, or your time. Learn more about how to help those in need.
Doing Business with FEMA
If you are interested in providing paid services and goods for disaster relief, visit our Doing Business with FEMA page to get started.
Local Resources
Local Offices
Local News & Media
Visit the News & Media page for events, fact sheets, press releases and other multimedia resources.
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.
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
Social Media
Media Toolkit
Funding Obligations
| Individual Assistance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Assistance (HA) - Dollars Approved | $11,602,613.39 |
| Total Other Needs Assistance (ONA) - Dollars Approved | $4,404,063.16 |
| Total Individual & Households Program Dollars Approved | $16,006,676.55 |
| Individual Assistance Applications Approved | 2370 |
| Public Assistance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Emergency Work (Categories A-B) - Dollars Obligated | $55,683,954.63 |
| Permanent Work (Categories C-G) - Dollars Obligated | $19,256,218.56 |
| Total Public Assistance Grants Dollars Obligated | $77,875,624.28 |