TWO WEEKS LEFT FOR KENTUCKIANS AFFECTED BY MAY TORNADOES TO APPLY FOR
FEMA ASSISTANCE
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20250808/two-weeks-left-kentuckians-affected-may-tornadoes-apply-fema-assistance]


Release Date: 
August 8, 2025 

FRANKFORT, KY. – Kentucky homeowners and renters in CALDWELL,
LAUREL, PULASKI, RUSSELL, TRIGG AND UNION counties who suffered
uninsured damage to their property from the MAY 16-17 tornadoes have
TWO WEEKS left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The
application deadline is AUG.22.

Survivors are encouraged to file insurance claims for damage to their
homes, personal property and vehicles before they apply for FEMA
assistance. FEMA Individual Assistance cannot duplicate insurance
benefits or other sources of assistance. 

HOW TO APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE

There are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance:

	* Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
[https://www.disasterassistance.gov/].
	* Visit any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you,
visit fema.gov/DRC [https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator], or
text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 29169”).
	* Use the FEMA mobile app.
	* Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Help is available in many
languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service
(VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for
that service. 

WHEN YOU APPLY, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE:

	* A current phone number where you can be contacted.
	* Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you
are now staying.
	* Your Social Security Number. 
	* A general list of damage and losses.
	* Banking information if you choose direct deposit. 
	* If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

Survivors should keep their contact information updated with FEMA as
the agency may need to call to schedule a

home inspection or get additional information.

 

For more information about Kentucky tornado recovery,
visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4875 [http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4875].
Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4
[https://x.com/femaregion4].