No damage is too little, FEMA officials say: Deadline for February disaster help in Ky. approaching

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — If February flooding affected your life, FEMA officials want to hear from you, no matter what the extent of the damage was, but the deadline to apply for relief is coming soon.

Kim Keblish, a spokesperson with FEMA, told FOX 56 News on Sunday that some Disaster Recovery Centers are still receiving first-time applicants who said they were hesitant to apply, thinking they didn’t have as much damage as their neighbors.

“I’d like to stress this deadline and mention that FEMA may be able to help with a variety of needs that most folks don’t know about, like vehicle repairs, moving and storage costs, childcare costs, wells, septic, etc.,” Keblish said.

The deadline to apply for aid in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,
Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson, and Woodford counties is Sunday, May 25.

How can I apply for federal help from February storms across Kentucky?

According to a news release, there are several ways to apply for disaster relief:

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Visit any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center locator website, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 29169”).
• Use the FEMA mobile app.
• Call the FEMA Helpline at (800) 621-3362. It is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Help is available in many
• languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone, or other service,
• Give FEMA your number for that service.
• FEMA works with every household on a case-by-case basis.

When is the deadline to apply for federal help for those affected by April flooding?

Survivors of the April storms have until June 25 to apply for aid.

According to a news release, Woodford County residents who rented or owned property that was damaged in February and then again in April would need to complete two separate disaster assistance applications.

More information on getting federal help for February and April storms can be found at the FEMA website.