2 disaster recovery centers to close in Kentucky after April floods, FEMA help still available

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Disaster recovery centers in LaRue and Meade counties in Kentucky are set to close permanently this weekend.

The centers are located at the Emergency Medical Services Classroom on South Lincoln Boulevard in Hodgenville, and the Greer Command Center at the fairgrounds in Brandenburg.

Both will close their doors Saturday at 7 p.m.

While the centers are closing, help is still available at any other disaster recovery center. Locations can be found by clicking here.

The centers were opened after rounds of severe weather and widespread flooding in April brought devastation to much of the Kentuckiana area, killing at least seven people, according to Gov. Andy Beshear's office. The Ohio River crested at Louisville's McAlpine Upper gauge at 36.63 feet, making it one of the 10 worst floods in the city's history.

No appointment is needed to get help at one of the centers.

In-person visits are not required to apply for FEMA assistance. Kentucky residents who experienced loss after severe storms in April can still apply for FEMA assistance. The deadline to apply is July 25.

To apply, click here, call 800-621-FEMA (3362) or use the FEMA App.

When applying for assistance, make sure to:

Upload documents on the FEMA website or use the FEMA app
Your damaged home is your primary residence
You haven't received assistance for the same loses from another source like insurance
Provide the following:
- A current phone number where you can be reached by FEMA
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
- Your Social Security Number.
- A general list of damage and losses.
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

If you disagree with FEMA's decision, you can appeal online, in person at a Disaster Recovery Center, or by mail.

To learn more about Kentucky flooding recovery, click here.

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2 disaster recovery centers to close in Kentucky after April floods, FEMA help still available