Pulaski County FEMA disaster recovery center opens: What to know

Pulaski County residents impacted by the May 16 tornado can apply for federal support to ease the burden.

Residents can visit The Center for Rural Development in Somerset, a one-stop shop for in-person help. At the Disaster Recovery Center, victims can apply for a wide range of needs, from home repairs to replacement items.

“This could be anything from home repair or replacement, personal property, child care, moving and storage,” Daniel Bernardy, FEMA public information officer, said. “Unfortunately, this was a mass casualty event as Kentuckians know and we do help with funeral costs as well.”

FEMA, the Red Cross, and the Small Business Administration are on site, offering help depending on individual situations, whether they be a renter, homeowner, or business owner.

“If it’s something that your landlord provided, then it’s not something we can reimburse for, but it’s something you owned in the house like clothing or certain appliances, you just need to be able to show that it was yours and you owned it on and before the incident date,” Bernardy said.

Officials said they encourage people who are unable or do not want to get help in person to apply online, by phone, or through the FEMA app.

The deadline to apply for federal aid is July 23; however, funding will continue to be distributed after that date.

A Mobile Registration Intake Center is also set to open on Tuesday in Nancy, at the Nancy Volunteer Fire Department.

For a list of all the centers open, click here.