FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Centers in eight Kentucky counties after April floods

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers have opened in eight of the thirteen Kentucky counties initially approved for individual assistance after April’s severe flooding, with all thirteen centers expected to be operational by April 30. Residents and business owners in Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen, and Woodford counties can visit these centers for help applying for federal aid. The centers were established following President Trump's partial approval of Governor Beshear’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration. Additional counties may be added to the declaration as further damage assessments are completed. Applicants are encouraged to ensure they are applying under the correct disaster declaration, submit the required documentation, and note that appeals are possible if aid is denied. Governor Beshear has also activated emergency operations, renewed price gouging protections, and urged residents to document and report damages.