News and Media: Disaster 4864

Displacement Assistance helps survivors who can’t return to their home following a disaster by giving them up-front money to help with immediate housing needs.

Serious Needs Assistance helps survivors pay for pay for expenses related to a disaster, such as food, water, baby formula and other emergency supplies.

FRANKFORT, Ky. –FEMA is encouraging eligible Kentucky disaster survivors to apply for assistance programs including Child Care, Serious Needs Assistance and Displacement Assistance before the June 25 deadline. Do not miss out on assistance that may be available to you because of a missed deadline.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky farmers and ranch hands whose tools or equipment were damaged by the February or April severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for disaster assistance. FEMA assistance is available to replace disaster-damaged essential tools, supplies, equipment and items required for employment or for self-employment.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – As Kentucky households recover from the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides, FEMA’s preservation teams will return to Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in the Commonwealth to demonstrate how to safely handle and salvage your damaged items. These specialists will show you how to salvage storm-damaged family photos, artwork, textiles, media and other family treasures.