Kentucky homeowners and renters in Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Christian, Clay, Greenup, Hopkins, Knox, Logan, Muhlenberg, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Warren and Whitley counties — who experienced damage and/or losses caused by the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides — may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
There are several ways to apply:
— You can go online to DisasterAssistance.gov
— You can call 800-621-3362 from 7 AM to midnight local time every day
— Or you can use the FEMA mobile app on your cell phone
When you apply for assistance, please have the following information ready:
A current phone number where you can be contacted;
Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying;
Your Social Security Number;
A general list of damage and losses;
Banking information if you choose direct deposit;
And if insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name;
Residents are advised to file these insurance claims as soon as possible, as FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance.
If your insurance policy does not cover all disaster expenses, policy holders may be eligible for federal assistance. It’s also advised for residents to take photos to document damage and begin cleanup and repairs to prevent further damage.
Keep all receipts from purchases related to any cleanup and repair.
For more information visit: fema.gov/disaster/4804
FEMA assistance may cover:
Money for temporary housing while you are unable to live in your home, such as rental assistance or reimbursement for hotel costs
A temporary housing unit, if approved for the disaster, when you are not able to use rental assistance due to a lack of available housing resources.
Money to help eligible homeowners support the repair or replacement of owner-occupied homes that serve as the household’s primary residence, including privately-owned access routes, such as driveways, roads, or bridges. Eligible repairs are intended to make the home safe to live in and may not restore the home to its pre-disaster state.
Money for specific hazard mitigation measures to help eligible homeowners repair or rebuild stronger.
Other Needs Assistance may include funds for:
Seriously needed expenses related to a disaster, such as food, water, baby formula and other emergency supplies.
Immediate housing needs if unable to return home (e.g., money can be used to stay in a hotel, with family and friends, or other options while looking for a rental unit).
Damaged essential household items (room furnishings, appliances), clothing, clean-up items (wet/dry vacuum, dehumidifier), tools and specialized clothing required for your job, necessary educational materials (computers, schoolbooks, supplies), and certain accessibility items.
Damage to an essential vehicle.
Disaster-related funeral and burial expenses.
Disaster-related child-care expenses.
Disaster-related medical and dental expenses, to include injury or illness, loss of medical equipment, such as breast-feeding equipment, and disability-related expenses, such as the loss or injury of a service animal.
