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24 Kentucky counties approved for FEMA assistance after widespread flooding

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — 24 additional counties have been approved for individual assistance by FEMA following severe weather in April.

As previously reported, 13 counties were initially approved in late April for assistance. The original list included Hopkins County.

Following a request submitted early May, 24 more counties were approved for assistance, bringing the total counties approved to the following:

  • Anderson
  • Breckinridge
  • Bulitt
  • Butler
  • Christian
  • Calloway
  • Carroll
  • Daviess
  • Franklin
  • Garrard
  • Grayson
  • Hancock
  • Hardin
  • Hart
  • Hancock
  • Henderson
  • Henry
  • Hopkins
  • Jefferson
  • Jessamine
  • LaRue
  • Lincoln
  • McLean
  • McCracken
  • Meade
  • Mercer
  • Muhlenberg
  • Nelson
  • Ohio
  • Oldham
  • Owen
  • Pendleton
  • Powell
  • Trimble
  • Warren
  • Webster
  • Woodford

“This process takes time, and we will continue to request more counties be added until everyone affected receives the support they need and deserve,” said Governor Andy Beshear.

Officials say residents and business owners can apply for assistance here.

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