FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Federal Emergency and Management Agency (FEMA) has approved nearly $1.4 million to replace the Mayfield City Hall and Police Department, which were destroyed in the Dec. 2021 western Kentucky tornadoes.  

What You Need To Know

  • The Federal Emergency and Management Agency (FEMA) has approved $1,391,531 to replace the Mayfield City Hall and Police Department

  • The facilities were damaged in the Dec. 2021 western Kentucky tornadoes

  • FEMA said the City of Mayfield will use contractors to restore the facility to its pre-disaster capabilities

  • Federal funding will cover 90% of the project, and 10% will come from other sources

Severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding and E4 tornadoes caused damage in the City of Mayfield. The city will use contractors to restore the facility to its pre-disaster function and capability, FEMA added.

Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act authorizes funding for the project. FEMA said this reimburses eligible applicants for the cost of debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures and the repair, replacement or restoration of facilities affected by damage such as buildings and roads.

Federal funding will cover 90% of the project while the remaining 10% will come from other sources, FEMA said. 

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