Kentucky Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, and Tornadoes

Page last updated: 02/07/2022

Overview

Kentucky Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, and Tornadoes (DR-4630)

Beginning December 10th, 2021, areas in Kentucky were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and tornadoes. On December 12th, 2021, President Biden declared a major disaster.

People in the following counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:

Barren*
Caldwell
Christian
Fulton
Graves
Hart
Hickman
Hopkins
Logan
Lyon
Marion**
Marshall
Muhlenberg
Ohio
Taylor
Warren

* Barren County was added on December 22, 2021
**Marion County was added December 24, 2021

Click here for the full whitehouse.gov press release.

A toll-free legal aid helpline is now available for the victims of Kentucky tornadoes. The helpline is available to connect low-income, elderly, and other vulnerable survivors to free legal services in qualifying counties. Survivors may call 877-782-4219. The helpline will be available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and messages can be left 24/7.

For more information, please read the ABA-YLD Press release here.

Important Deadlines

FEMA Application Deadline

Thursday, February 10, 2022

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Appeal your FEMA decision letter

Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.

Apply for Disaster Unemployment

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

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Apply for Disaster SNAP

No deadline has been announced.

Additionally, hot food has been approved for SNAP recipients until Thursday, February 17, 2022.

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FEMA Assistance

Applying for Assistance

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 page 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.

FEMA Fact Sheet: Remote Inspections

Due to the COVID-19 nationwide emergency declared by Former President Trump and the need to protect the safety and health of all Americans; FEMA will conduct remote home inspections for disaster survivors until further notice.

This fact sheet provides information about that process. It includes links to PDF and plain text versions.

As of June 1, 2022, FEMA is beginning to transition back to in- home inspections. Remote inspections may still occur if conditions make them necessary again.

What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA Assistance

Created by FEMA, this handout provides a basic overview what to expect after you have applied for assistance.

also available in:

Español

What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA Assistance (Spanish)

Este folleto, creado por FEMA, brinda una descripción general básica de lo que puede esperar después de haber solicitado asistencia.

Resources

Safety and Shelter Resources

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.

American Red Cross Disaster Relief & Recovery Services

Explore resources from the American Red Cross on how to stay safe and recover from a disaster.

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Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Locator

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible facilities and mobile offices you can visit to learn more about FEMA and other disaster assistance programs. You may also visit to ask questions about your case. The DRC Locator helps you find the hours, services, and locations of DRCs near you.

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American Red Cross Shelter Locator

If an emergency has forced you to evacuate your home, the Red Cross may be able to help. All Red Cross shelters are free, open to everyone, accessible to people with disabilities, and accepting of service animals.

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Legal Assistance

For more information, please read the ABA-YLD Press release here.

Introducing: Disaster Legal Services

The American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division has teamed up with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create Disaster Legal Services (DLS) — a program designed to help survivors navigate the aftermath of presidentially- declared disasters. The DLS program provides immediate temporary legal assistance to disaster survivors—at no charge.

Issues where DLS can help include:

Insurance Claims
New Wills
Powers of Attorney
Other Legal Papers Lost During the Disaster
Problems with Landlords
FEMA Appeals
Home Repair Contracts and Contractor Fraud

Learn more through this short video.

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ABA YLD Disaster Legal Services Hotline

(888) 743-5749

To help meet the growing legal needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division has teamed up with RingCentral Inc. to create a national hotline to connect the Disaster Legal Services Program (DLS) with those seeking civil legal services.

Organization

Kentucky Bar Association

(502) 564-3795

514 W Main St.
Frankfort, KY 40601

Professional association of lawyers.

Organization

Kentucky Legal Aid

1-866-452-9243

1700 Destiny Lane
Bowling Green, KY, 42104

Provides free civil legal services to low-income and vulnerable people in South Central and Western Kentucky.

Organization

Legal Aid Society (Louisville)