The Kentucky Department of Emergency Management announced Thursday morning that funding from FEMA has been approved to reimburse the Kentucky Department of Transportation for debris removal in four Commonwealth counties.
More than $1.3 million in funding comes following the December 10-11, 2021, tornadoes, severe storms, and flooding. During the two days, severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and tornadoes tossed debris throughout Caldwell, Christian, Hopkins, and Muhlenburg counties, which created an immediate threat to property and the public’s health and safety.
Broken tree limbs and other trash were hauled to four temporary debris staging and reduction sites and later routed to five final disposal locations. The Commonwealth quickly utilized staff, equipment, and contract services to clear the storm debris because it has chosen to participate in FEMA’s Public Assistance Alternative Procedures program.
FEMA’s Public Assistance is a cost-sharing program. However, due to the magnitude of damage caused by this storm, President Joe Biden authorized reimbursement of 100 percent of federal funding for the project. All work and costs occurred between December 27, 2021, and January 25, 2022.
