President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Kentucky Major Disaster Declaration
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared a major disaster in Kentucky and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on February 27, 2023, and continuing.
The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals and communities in the designated areas. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Federal funding is also available to state, tribal, and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency response and recovery activities, including debris removal, emergency protective measures, and direct federal assistance.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will name a Federal Coordinating Officer for the federal response efforts.
Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
Additional details on the assistance available under this declaration will be announced shortly. Residents and businesses in the affected areas should continue to follow instructions from local, state, and tribal officials.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Kentucky Major Disaster Declaration
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