Press Releases

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Russell and Trigg counties are scheduled to close permanently this weekend. However, Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the tornadoes of May 16-17 can still apply for FEMA assistance.

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in McCracken County is scheduled to close permanently Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. However, Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides can still apply for FEMA assistance.

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurel and Pulaski counties are scheduled to close Sundays beginning June 29 and resume operations Mondays. New working hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET and closed Sundays. Their locations are as follow:

The City of Annapolis, Maryland has applied through the Maryland Department of Emergency Management to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program for a flood resiliency and stormwater improvement undertaking in the downtown Annapolis area in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Crittenden, Garland and Mississippi counties have been added to the major presidential disaster declaration for the April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, meaning state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in those counties may seek funding under FEMA’s Public Assistance program. The three counties are now authorized to recover eligible costs for emergency work including debris removal and emergency protective measures; and permanent work that includes projects to permanently restore community infrastructure affected by the storms.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Crittenden, Garland and Mississippi counties have been added to the major presidential disaster declaration for the April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, meaning state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in those counties may seek funding under FEMA’s Public Assistance program. The three counties are now authorized to recover eligible costs for emergency work including debris removal and emergency protective measures; and permanent work that includes projects to permanently restore community infrastructure affected by the storms.

Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in Camden and Iron Counties to help people affected by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires.

Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery and Obion counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.

A Disaster Recovery Center with FEMA Individual Assistance staff is opening in St. Louis County to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The deadlines are approaching for homeowners and renters to apply for FEMA assistance for damage and losses caused by the April storms and the May tornadoes.