Governor Beshear announced the move on Thursday in a statement, thanking the Trump administration for approving requests made on April 28 and May 5.
“Great news – 24 more counties have been approved for Individual Assistance by FEMA following the April severe weather,” said Beshear in a press release. “This process takes time, and we will continue to request more counties be added until everyone affected receives the support they need and deserve.”
Beshear said assistance for more counties may be requested "if assessments warrant."
Approved Counties: Breckenridge, Bullitt, Calloway, Daviess, Garrard, Grayson, Hancock, Hart, Henderson, Henry, Jefferson, LaRue, Lincoln, McLean, Meade, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Ohio, Oldham, Pendleton, Powell, Trimble, Warren, and Webster counties.
The Governor thanked President Trump, Office of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and everyone at the federal level who helped acquire this additional help for Kentuckians.
Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in these counties can apply for assistance here.
Other ways to apply include contacting FEMA at 800-621-FEMA (3362) or through the FEMA app.
When applying for assistance, make sure:
- 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.
If you disagree with FEMA’s decision, you may appeal:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
- In person at a Disaster Recovery Centers, which will open in coming days.
- Or by mail or fax.
As the rains began, eventually leading to widespread flooding, Gov. Beshear declared a state of emergency, activated the State Emergency Operations Center, and invoked the state’s price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians from overpriced goods and services as they cleaned up and recovered from the severe weather. The price gouging prohibition was renewed on April 17.