Severe weather delays FEMA center openings in Kentucky: Here’s when they’ll start operations

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Disaster recovery centers in Kentucky are set to operate on a two-hour delay on Monday as a severe weather system cuts across the state from east to west.

FEMA said in a news release that disaster recovery centers are opening at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 31.

“Severe weather events happen more frequently in spring; that’s why it’s critical to have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts—whether you’re at home, school, work, or out in the community,” FEMA officials said. “Stay alert, follow guidance from your local officials, and keep up with the latest forecasts by following your local National Weather Service office.”

Once FEMA’s disaster recovery centers are open, Kentuckians in need of flood recovery help can visit any open location to meet with representatives of FEMA, the state, and the U.S. Small Business Administration, agency leaders said. No appointment is needed to meet with them.

A full list of centers that are already open in the Commonwealth can be found here.

Those in need of disaster recovery aid who can’t make it to one of the open centers can apply online at the Disaster Assistance website or by downloading the FEMA app. When applying, FEMA officials said to provide the following:

• 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.
• If insured, provide the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit the FEMA website.

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