KY renters, homeowners affected by February storms have just days to apply for FEMA assistance
Republished from Kentucky Lantern
Kentuckians who own homes or rent in 16 counties damaged by severe February storms and floods have less than a week to apply for federal disaster assistance.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 25, according to a news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Meanwhile, Kentuckians affected by severe April storms have until June 25 to apply for federal disaster assistance.
The February storms were followed by bitter cold temperatures, leading to more deaths throughout the week. Emergency crews made more than 1,000 rescues.
Homeowners and renters in the following counties must submit their applications by Sunday: Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford.
Homeowners and renters in Woodford County may be eligible for federal disaster assistance due to property damage or losses from the February and April storms. However, they must submit two separate applications.
Applications for FEMA assistance can be made online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center, using the FEMA mobile app, or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
To find the nearest Disaster Recovery Center, visit fema.gov/DRC online or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362. The FEMA Helpline is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
To apply for assistance, applicants must provide information such as a current phone number, their social security number, a general list of damage and losses, banking information for direct deposit, and their address at the time of the disaster and where they are now sheltering or staying. Applicants must also provide insurance information if they have it, like a policy number and their agent or company name.
Kentucky is in the process of seeking FEMA assistance for victims of last weekend’s tornado outbreak, but it’s too early for individuals to apply for aid recovering from the most recent sever weather.
Gov. Andy Beshear in a briefing in London on Saturday urged homeowners and renters to contact their insurance companies now and also to document their losses for future applications for federal aid.
Beshear said problems with insurers can be reported to the state insurance commissioner at 800-595-6053.
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