Beshear requests more counties be approved for federal assistance after April flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is requesting that more counties be approved for federal assistance after the impacts of flooding in April.

According to the governor’s office on Tuesday, Beshear has sent two additional requests to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for aid that would go to families and communities affected by this month’s floods.

“As promised, today we are asking President Trump to approve federal aid for additional counties and families affected by April’s floods,” Beshear said. “These funds are crucial in helping our families and communities rebuild, and we are planning to add even more counties later this week. We are committed to making sure our families get the help they need.”

First, officials say the governor is requesting that families in 16 more counties get individual assistance to help recovery. On April 25, the governor’s office says President Donald Trump approved part of Beshear’s request for a major disaster declaration, including individual assistance for Kentuckians in 13 of the counties affected by the recent flooding.

Second, officials say the governor is requesting public assistance for 64 counties where FEMA has validated damages. The governor also reportedly renewed his request for approval for hazard mitigation for the entire state.

At the time of the initial request, officials say Beshear noted more counties would be added to the declaration through an amendment process as assessments are completed.

Yesterday, Beshear announced FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are open in eight of the first 13 counties approved for individual assistance for April’s floods.

Families in the first 13 counties approved for individual assistance – Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties – can visit any DRC for recovery assistance and to apply for federal aid.

All 13 counties are expected to have a DRC by April 30.

Click here for hours and locations for the centers.

In addition, residents and business owners who experienced losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling FEMA at 800-621-FEMA (3362) or by using the FEMA App.

When applying for assistance, make sure:

• You apply for the correct declaration (April Flood DR-4864).
• You upload your documents online via the FEMA App or by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Your damaged home is your primary residence.
• You haven’t received assistance for the same losses from another source, including insurance.
• You are able to be reached by FEMA at the contact information you provide in the application.