All Disaster Recovery Centers helping Kentuckians recover from the April 2 storms will be closed for the July Fourth holiday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced. The closure begins Wednesday, July 3 at 7 p.m. ET and centers will reopen on Friday, July 5 at 10 a.m. ET.
These are the Disaster Recovery Centers currently open in the state:
Boyd County: Boyd County Emergency Management Office, 12327 Anthony Dr., Ashland, KY 41102.
Carter County: Members Choice Credit Union, 438 Interstate Dr., Grayson, KY 41143.
Fayette County: Emergency Operations Center, 115 Cisco Rd., Lexington, KY 40504.
Greenup County: Greenup County Courthouse, 301 Main St., Greenup, KY 41114.
Henry County: 4H Community Center, 1106 Castle Hwy., Eminence, KY 40019.
The recovery centers were open in the wake of severe storms which hit the state on April 2, bringing straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides. Their normal hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. They are closed on Sundays.
Those affected by the storms in Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Mason, Oldham, Union and Whitley counties can apply for FEMA assistance at any of the Disaster Recovery Centers. Representatives with FEMA can help with applications for federal assistance and provide information about other recovery resources.
People can also apply for assistance online, by calling 800-61-3362 or use the FEMA mobile app to apply. Assistance may include money for basic home repairs or other uninsured, disaster-related needs, like child care, transportation, medical needs, funeral or dental expenses.
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