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• Monday Deadline To Register For Storm Aid

  May 1, 2012 8:36 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Kentucky residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes a couple of months ago have until Monday to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster assistance. Such assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, replacement of essential household items and clothing and other... more »

• Deadline To Apply For FEMA Aid Approaching

  April 27, 2012 7:04 AM

  Kentuckians who suffered losses in March's tornadoes have one more week to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is May 7. You can register by calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency toll-free at 800-621-3362. You also can register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov May 7 also is the... more »

• Laurel Co. FEMA Assistance Center Closing Thursday

  March 27, 2012 9:35 AM

  FEMA says the Disaster Recovery Center in Laurel County will close Thursday, March 29 at 6 p.m. but disaster assistance will be only a toll-free phone call away. If you have questions after the Laurel County recovery center closes or have not registered for assistance, call 800-621-FEMA (3362) from... more »

• FEMA Advisers Available In Several Counties

  March 20, 2012 7:01 AM

  Federal Emergency Management Agency Mitigation specialists will offer free information and answer questions about rebuilding for survivors of the recent tornadoes and storms throughout the counties designated for federal disaster assistance. The FEMA teams will be at Lowe's Home Improvement stores in Campbell, Johnson and Laurel counties, at Brown... more »

• Five Counties Added To Federal Disaster Declaration

  March 13, 2012 1:08 PM

  On Tuesday, President Barack Obama authorized assistance for residents in five additional Kentucky counties that suffered significant damage as a result of Friday's tornadoes and severe storms. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Grayson, Larue, Ohio, Russell and Trimble. This brings... more »

• FEMA Inspectors On The Ground In Kentucky

  March 12, 2012 10:26 AM

  Inspectors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are currently contacting disaster applicants in Kentucky counties whose primary home sustained damage from the recent devastating tornadoes and storms. Federal assistance to individuals and households may include grants to help pay for rental housing, essential home repairs and other disaster-related expenses.... more »

• Additional Counties Could Soon Get Federal Disaster Declaration Play Video

  March 8, 2012 5:21 AM

  FEMA may soon add additional counties to the list of those eligible for federal aid in the wake of last week's tornadoes. According to a Courier Journal report, FEMA head Craig Fugate told Kentucky congressmen the declaration could come in a matter of days. On Tuesday, Pres. Obama... more »

• How To Apply For FEMA Disaster Aid

  March 7, 2012 5:28 AM

  President Obama's declaration of a major disaster area in Kentucky opens the door for storm victims to apply for federal aid. The declaration extends to Johnson, Kenton, Laurel, Lawrence, Menifee, Morgan, and Pendleton Counties at this time. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost... more »

• Pike Co. Gets FEMA Money For Flood Damage

  October 7, 2011 9:19 AM

  Some Raccoon Creek residents ravaged by floods will soon have their property purchased and receive money for relocation. Donna McClure, field representative for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, notified Pike County Judge-Executive Wayne T. Rutherford on Thursday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had awarded a grant to the... more »

• FEMA Damage Inspectors In Eastern Kentucky

  September 9, 2011 9:36 AM

  Damage inspectors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are contacting disaster applicants in Perry, Bell and Knox Counties, stemming from storms, tornadoes and flooding that ravaged the area June 19-23 The inspectors are private contractors who wear official FEMA identification. Authorized inspectors will only confirm personal detailed information provided... more »

• Aid From Spring Weather Disasters Nearly $41M

  August 25, 2011 8:09 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Nearly $41 million in assistance has been approved to Kentucky residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding this spring by federal and state agencies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $7.7 million in individual housing assistance and $932,677 for other needs for residents... more »

• Storm Aid Totaling $21 Million Approved

  August 1, 2011 5:56 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - Kentucky residents and state and local governments that were affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from April 12 to May 20 have been approved for $21 million in government assistance. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than... more »

• FEMA Expected Back In SE Kentucky To Survey Flooding Aftermath Play Video

  June 24, 2011 10:38 AM

  Crews from FEMA were due back in southeastern Kentucky Friday to survey damage from Monday's storms. This time, federal officials are visiting Bell County. That's where roads and parking lots were covered with water and several buildings were damaged. Also, three miners at the Jellico #1 mine were... more »

• Flooding Assistance Deadline Nears

  September 16, 2010 8:40 AM

  PIKEVILLE (AP) - Residents and business owners hit by summer flooding in six eastern Kentucky counties are approaching a deadline to apply for government assistance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has set a deadline of Sept. 21 for those who suffered losses in the July storms. It's also the deadline... more »

• Flooding Victims Have Two More Weeks To Apply For Federal Help

  September 7, 2010 4:57 PM

  Homeowners, renters and business owners in Carter, Lewis, Madison, Mason, Pike and Rowan counties who suffered losses as a result of the July storms and flooding have two weeks left to apply for disaster help. Sept. 21 is the deadline to register for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance or... more »

• $12.5 Million In Federal Disaster Aid Funds Approved For Kentucky Flooding

  August 27, 2010 12:45 PM

  More than $12.5 million has been approved in federal disaster grants and loans for Kentuckians in the six counties affected by the July severe storms, flooding and mudslides. And, more than 2,300 Kentuckians have registered for federal disaster assistance from FEMA. Deadline for registration is Sept. 21. Individual Assistance was... more »

• FEMA Closing And Opening Flood Relief Centers

  August 19, 2010 8:03 AM

  The disaster recovery centers in Carter and Lewis counties will close at the end of the day Thursday. The centers will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for those affected by recent flooding to get face to face assistance. The centers are located at: Carter County Olive Hill... more »

• Legal Help Available For Flood Victims

  August 17, 2010 8:41 AM

  If the July storms and flooding left you entangled in a legal issue, free Disaster Legal Services may be able to help. Applicants who have limited income, or who are unable to obtain legal counsel on their own, can apply for free legal services for disaster-related legal problems. To be... more »

• Kentucky Disaster Assistance For July Flooding Tops $8.7 Million

  August 13, 2010 3:15 PM

  More than $8.7 million has been approved in federal disaster grants and loans for Kentuckians affected by the July severe storms, flooding and mudslides. Residents in Carter, Lewis, Madison, Mason, Pike and Rowan counties who suffered losses or damages as a result of the disaster can now register for assistance... more »

• Flood Aid Expanded In Pike County

  August 9, 2010 8:04 AM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - More aid is on the way for families affected by recent flooding in Pike County. Gov. Steve Beshear announced more families are eligible to apply for aid from a federal disaster assistance program. The state has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Nutrition Service... more »

• Three Counties Added To Disaster Declaration

  August 6, 2010 8:37 AM

  Federal Emergency Management Agency officials added three Kentucky counties to the disaster declaration after July's severe storms, flooding and mudslides. "These hard-hit counties need all the assistance they can get," said Gov. Steve Beshear. "I appreciate FEMA working quickly to see that their needs are met, and my administration will... more »

• FEMA Says Pike County Exceeds Threshold For Federal Disaster Declaration Play Video

  July 22, 2010 10:16 AM

  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finished its assessment of damage caused by the weekend flooding. The $5.2 million benchmark needed to qualify as a federal disaster has been reached, and likely doubled. “I predict the total damage assessment will be over $10 million,” Pike County Judge-Executive Wayne T.... more »

• FEMA Center In Lexington To Close Wednesday Night Play Video

  June 30, 2010 11:01 AM

  The Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance center in Lexington that was opened for victims of early May's flooding is scheduled to close Wednesday night. FEMA will accept registrations until 8 p.m. EDT / 7 p.m. CDT, Monday, July 12. However, the local disaster assistance center FEMA opened June 23... more »

• Two Weeks Remain To Register For Disaster Aid

  June 28, 2010 10:01 AM

  Disaster aid is still available to those affected by early May's flooding, but the deadline to apply for aid is approaching. "There is still time to register for disaster aid," said Doug Mayne, Federal Coordinating Officer for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) "but the deadline is just two weeks... more »

• Deadline To Apply For Flood Relief Approaching

  June 25, 2010 8:47 AM

  As the July 12 deadline to register for disaster assistance approaches, the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will close some offices and change others. The Carter County disaster assistance office will close on Wednesday, June 30,... more »

• FEMA Deputy Administrator Tours Recovery Efforts In State From Flooding

  June 24, 2010 2:51 PM

  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Rich Serino traveled to Kentucky this week to meet with commonwealth and local officials regarding their ongoing recovery from recent severe weather and flooding, and to discuss the importance of working as a team to prepare for and respond to a disaster. "FEMA... more »

• FEMA Opens Fayette County Disaster Center Play Video

  June 23, 2010 5:17 AM

  Fayette County residents who suffered flood damage now have a place to go for information on filing claims and accessing government assistance. FEMA is opening a disaster assistance center at Centenary United Methodist Church on Tates Creek Road Wednesday morning. The office will be open from 9 a.m. to 6... more »

• Most FEMA, Commonwealth Grants Won't Affect Social Security, Taxes

  June 15, 2010 10:30 AM

  Like most Americans, Kentuckians express a healthy dose of skepticism at things that seem too good to be true. This may pertain to disaster survivors who wonder if accepting Commonwealth and federal disaster assistance grants will cause them to lose Social Security benefits, pay additional income taxes, or change their... more »

• FEMA To Open Flood Assistance Office In Clark County

  June 10, 2010 2:45 PM

  Clark County is the latest area getting a flood relief office from the federal government. FEMA will open a disaster center there Friday morning. It will be set up at Clark Middle School in the art room on the main floor. Hours for the center will be Monday-Friday from 9... more »

• FEMA To Change Hours Of Richmond Disaster Center Play Video

  June 4, 2010 10:45 AM

  FEMA's disaster recovery center in Richmond will have new hours beginning on Monday. The center is located at 558 S. Keeneland Drive behind the Madison County Emergency Operations Center. It had been Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. The center is closed on Sundays. Beginning Monday, the new hours at the... more »

• Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Franklin County

  June 1, 2010 10:22 AM

  A Franklin County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), jointly operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), opened Tuesday in Frankfort. Beginning Tuesday, the Versailles DRC in Woodford County will relocate to the new Frankfort location, about 10 miles from Versailles. The new center... more »

• Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Franklin County Play Video

  May 28, 2010 10:55 AM

  A Franklin County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), jointly operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday in Frankfort. All DRCs are closed on Memorial Day. Beginning Tuesday, the Versailles DRC in Woodford County will relocate to... more »

• FEMA Office To Assist Flood Victims To Open In Mercer County

  May 27, 2010 1:52 PM

  A Mercer County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will open at 8 a.m. Friday in Burgin to help residents recover from the recent flooding in the area. All DRCs are open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to... more »

• FEMA Continues To Work With Flood Victims

  May 25, 2010 8:52 AM

  FEMA Community Relations teams continue to canvass areas hit by the May 1 of storms, floods, mudslides, and tornadoes that ripped through central Kentucky. Team members are informing area residents about available federal disaster assistance programs and how to apply. In some affected areas, teams go door-to-door and/or hold community... more »

• FEMA To Open Center For Flood Victims In Madison County

  May 24, 2010 5:11 PM

  FEMA will open a disaster recovery center in Richmond on Wednesday to assist people affected by the flooding earlier this month. The center will be located at 558 S. Keeneland Drive behind the Madison County Emergency Operations Center. It will be open Wednesday from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. and... more »

• More Kentucky Counties Eligible For Federal Flood Damage Assistance

  May 18, 2010 12:31 PM

  In response to the recent flooding across Kentucky, State Director Thomas Fern has announced that flooding disaster victims with Rural Development direct home loans may be eligible for additional assistance. President Obama declared a major disaster in Kentucky after severe storms caused major flooding that created widespread damage. The President’s... more »

• More Counties Eligible For Flood Relief

  May 18, 2010 6:27 AM

  Flood victims in nine more Kentucky Counties may now qualify for disaster assistance. FEMA added Adair, Bath, Boyd, Carter, Franklin, Greenup, Madison, Marion and Mercer counties to the list of counties where victims qualify for individual assistance. Residents of Woodford, Rowan, Lewis, Lincoln, Rockcastle and Casey counties are also eligible... more »

• FEMA Opens Centers To Help Flood Victims In Six Counties Play Video

  May 17, 2010 12:18 PM

  Officials from FEMA have set up temporary offices in two central Kentucky counties to help victims of the recent flooding in six counties. Assistance is available for residents of Woodford, Rowan, Lewis, Lincoln, Rockcastle and Casey counties. Offices have been set up at the Versailles Fire Department #3... more »

• FEMA Opens Disaster Centers For Flood Victims Play Video

  May 17, 2010 5:27 AM

  Victims of this months severe flooding will have a place to go and get specific information starting Monday morning. FEMA Officials plan to open disaster recovery centers in Woodford and Lincoln Counties. Residents will be able to speak with experts and receive information specific to their circumstances before filing a... more »

• FEMA To Tour Garrard County Flood Damage

  May 10, 2010 9:24 PM

  Help for the victims of last week's flood in Garrard County could come as early as Tuesday. FEMA will be getting a closer look at the more than two-million dollars worth of damage in that county. Many families lost nearly everything in the flood... but now, there's a new problem... more »

• 10 Lexington Rescue Task Force Members Not Allowed To Go To Haiti Play Video

  January 14, 2010 12:31 PM

  While dozens of search and rescue teams from all over the United States have stepped up to help with relief efforts in Haiti, 10 members of a Lexington team will not be allowed to go, at least for now. A spokesperson for Lexington mayor Jim Newberry told LEX 18 Thursday... more »