2021
Page last updated: 02/07/2022
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 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.
FEMA Application Deadline
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Appeal your FEMA decision letter
Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.
Apply for Disaster Unemployment
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Apply for Disaster SNAP
No deadline has been announced.
Additionally, hot food has been approved for SNAP recipients until Thursday, February 17, 2022.
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.
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.
Created by FEMA, this handout provides a basic overview what to expect after you have applied for assistance.
Este folleto, creado por FEMA, brinda una descripción general básica de lo que puede esperar después de haber solicitado asistencia.
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 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.