KENTUCKY RENTERS CAN APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20211217/kentucky-renters-can-apply-fema-assistance]


Release Date: 
December 18, 2021 

FRANKFORT, KY. – Renters in Caldwell, Christian, Fulton, Graves,
Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio,
Taylor and Warren counties whose homes and property were damaged by
severe storms and tornadoes Dec. 10, 2021 may apply for federal
assistance.

FEMA Individual Assistance is available to renters, including
students, as well as homeowners. Federal grants can help pay for
temporary housing. The initial rental grant is for a one- or two-month
period and can be reviewed for further assistance. The deadline to
apply is Feb. 11, 2022.

Renters may also qualify for a grant under FEMA’s Other Needs
Assistance program for uninsured essential personal property losses
and other disaster-related expenses, including:

▪ Replacement or repair of necessary personal property such as
furniture, appliances, clothing, textbooks or school supplies.

▪ Replacement or repair of tools and other job-related equipment
required by the self-employed.

▪ Primary vehicles.

▪ Uninsured or out-of-pocket medical; dental; childcare; moving and
storage expenses.

Survivors in Caldwell, Christian, Fulton, Graves, Hart, Hickman,
Hopkins, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Taylor and Warren
counties can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling
800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay
service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other
service, give FEMA the number for that service.

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) LOANS

Long-term, low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters,
businesses and nonprofit organizations from the U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA) are available to cover losses not fully
compensated by insurance or other sources.

Learn more at fema.gov 2 Applicants may apply online using the
Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at
disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/ or by calling the SBA Customer
Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877- 8339 TTY) or by emailing to
DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.

Renters may be eligible for up to $40,000 depending on their losses.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property
damage is Feb. 10, 2022.

This FEMA video explains in American Sign Language (ASL) how renters
may be able to get federal help after a disaster:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=yAHSPK_K7tg&feature=youtu.be.

For more information about Kentucky tornado recovery, visit
www.fema.gov/disaster/4630 [http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4630]. Follow
the FEMA Region 4 Twitter account at https://twitter.com/femaregion4.