Beshear expands request for federal aid following April flooding

Governor Andy Beshear requested that families in 16 additional counties receive Individual Assistance for flood disaster recovery. He also asked for public assistance for 64 counties where FEMA has confirmed damages.

Beshear also renewed his request for approval for hazard mitigation for the entire state.

On April 25th, President Donald Trump approved a portion of the Governor's initial request for a Major Disaster Declaration, which included Individual Assistance for Kentuckians in 13 counties 13 counties.

In a released statement, Beshear said, "As promised, today we are asking President Trump to approve federal aid for additional counties and families affected by April's floods. These funds are crucial in helping our families and communities rebuild, and we are planning to add even more counties later this week."

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in eight of the first 13 counties approved for Individual Assistance for April's floods.

Links to services available to those affected by flooding:
Disaster Recovery Centers
FEMA Disaster Assistance
FEMA Individual Assistance Program
FEMA Public Assistance Program
Price Gouging Laws
Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund