09/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/10/2024 11:50
FRANKFORT, Ky. -With more than $2 million in federal disaster assistance funds approved by FEMA to help homeowners and renters in 15 Kentucky counties affected by the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides, the agency wants to remind survivors that these funds are to be used only for certain disaster-related expenses.
FEMA will send survivors letters that detail approved uses for grants, including:
If money is not used as described above, you may be asked to repay FEMA and you could become ineligible for further federal assistance. Survivors should document how disaster funds were used and keep receipts for three years.
Please do not use FEMA funds for travel, entertainment, regular living expenses or any expenses not related to the disaster.
FEMA programs are accessible to people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
Homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofit organizations can 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. Apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA's secure website at sba.gov/disaster.