FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency

09/22/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/23/2024 07:54

1 Day Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentuckians affected by the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides have until 11:59 p.m. ET, Monday, Sept. 23, to apply for FEMA assistance.

How To Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance

  • Call FEMA at 800-621-3362. Multilingual operators are available. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
  • Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov.
  • Download and use the FEMA app.

FEMA programs are accessible to people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.

Survivors who don't agree with FEMA's decision can always file an appeal. To learn more about the appeals process, read How To Appeal FEMA's Decision.

In addition, Monday is the final day for homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to apply for long-term, low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance and other sources. Kentucky residents and businesses can apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA's secure website at sba.gov/disaster.