By rssfeeds-admin HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — On Wednesday, Gov. Beshear announced the approval of April 28 and May 5 requests to add individual assistance to more Kentucky counties impacted by widespread flooding in April, increasing the number of counties approved to 37.
According to a news release on Wednesday, 24 additional counties in Kentucky 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.
The following Kentucky counties have been approved for individual assistance, per state leaders:
- Anderson
- Breckinridge
- Bullitt
- 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,” Beshear said.
In a news release, Beshear thanked Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and everyone at the federal level who helped get the extra help Kentuckians needed.
Officials say residents and business owners can apply for assistance by visiting the FEMA disaster assistance website.
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