2021
2021
Page last updated: 09/17/2021
The state of Kentucky was afflicted by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides between February 27th and March 14th of 2021. On April 23rd, President Biden declared a federal disaster, and on July 6th the deadline to apply was extended.
People in the following counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:
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A free legal assistance hotline has been set up for residents of these counties who were affected by this disaster. For more information, please see the press release here.
FEMA Application Deadline
Extended Deadline - Friday, July 23, 2021
Appeal your FEMA decision letter
Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.
Disaster Food Stamps (D-SNAP) Assistance Deadline
The extended deadline is Monday, June 28, 2021, for flood-affected residents who lived or worked in the following counties between Feb. 26 and March 14, 2021, which received an Individual Assistance Declaration from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Anderson, Boyd, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Greenup, Jackson, Jessamine, Knott, Laurel, Lawrence, Leslie, Letcher, Lincoln, Madison, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Warren, and Woodford.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Deadline
Friday, July 9, 2021
Applications for FEMA Assistance can be submitted by:
Phone: Contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585.
Online: Fill out the application at DisasterAssistance.gov
In-Person: You can also fill out the application at a FEMA Disaster Resource Center (DRC).
Mobile Registration Intake Center: MRICs move around regularly. They will be in an area for a short period of time to help survivors who need registration help. Visit FEMA’s disaster declaration webpage to find more information about the Mobile Registration Intake Center locations and hours.
Disaster Recovery Center: To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, use the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s DRC locator or text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA) to locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area.
Please check your local news and local officials for the latest safety and shelter resources.
Access information on Safety and Shelter assistance through the resources below.
A free legal assistance hotline has been set up for residents of these counties who were affected by this disaster. For more information, please see the press release here.
Low-income individuals facing legal issues as a result of these severe storms and flooding may call 1-844-478-0099. Callers should identify that they are seeking storm or flooding related legal assistance, should identify the county in which they are located, and be prepared to provide a phone number where they can be reached by an attorney.