FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentuckians affected by the April 2 severe storms, which saw multiple tornadoes, landslides and mudslides hit the commonwealth, can get Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance from one of six disaster recovery centers.  

What You Need To Know

  • There are six FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers open for Kentuckians affected by the April 2 severe storms

  • They are in Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup, Henry and Union counties

  • Agency personnel will help with applications for federal assistance and provide information on additional recovery resources

  • FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs or additional needs such as childcare or transportation

FEMA said all centers are open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The hours are in Eastern Time for Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup and Henry counties and Central Time for Union County.

Here are the locations:

  • Boyd County: Boyd County Emergency Management Office, 12327 Anthony Drive, Ashland, KY 41102
  • Carter County: Members Choice Credit Union, 438 Interstate Drive, Grayson, KY 41143
  • Fayette County: Emergency Operations Center, 115 Cisco Road, Lexington, KY 40504
  • Greenup County: Greenup County Courthouse, 301 Main St., Greenup, KY 41114
  • Henry County: 4H Community Center, 1106 Castle Highway, Eminence, KY 40019
  • Union County: Senior Citizens Building, 225 North Richards Lane, Morganfield, KY 42437

Survivors in Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Mason, Oldham, Union and Whitley counties can apply for assistance at any of the six centers, FEMA said. Agency personnel will help with applications for federal assistance and provide information on additional recovery resources. Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration will also be available. 

The agency added FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs or additional needs such as childcare, transportation, medical needs, funeral or dental expenses.

While the severe weather that affected Kentucky over Memorial Day weekend has not received a Federal Disaster Declaration, FEMA said it's working closely with Kentucky to assess damage. The agency offered the following tips for homeowners and renters:

  • File insurance claims promptly
  • Document damage, such as taking photos 
  • Begin repairs to prevent further damage
  • Keep all receipts for purchases related to the cleanup and repairs
  • Report any damage and the associated costs for repairs to local officials and the emergency management agency as soon as possible

Those affected can also visit DisasterAssistance.gov, call 800-621-3362 or use the FEMA mobile app to apply, FEMA said. More on Kentucky's recovery from the April 2 storms can be found on FEMA's website.

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