LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Federal disaster assistance is now available in some Kentucky counties after historic flooding earlier this month.
FEMA announced Friday night that President Donald Trump had approved the state's major disaster declaration for 13 counties, making the federal funding available to counties impacted by the flooding, severe weather, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides that started April 2.
Those counties include: Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties.
Jefferson County is not among the eligible counties.
Assistance includes grants that can be used for temporary housing and home repairs, or low-interest loans that can help cover uninsured property losses. Other programs are also available to help residents and business owners recover.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear requested the Major Disaster Declaration April 11. His requests for public assistance for 33 counties, and hazard mitigation for the entire state, are pending. Additionally, the governor said he would request that additional counties be added to the declaration through an amendment following the completion of assessments that are ongoing.
In a statement Friday evening, Beshear said he is thankful to the Trump Administration for the critical funding for families "significantly affected by this event," with the greatest impact being felt by those whose homes were flooded.
"We are again thankful to President Trump and his administration for approving this critical funding," Beshear said. "Just like before, we will get through this — together. And I promise that we will be there for our people as long as it takes."
Those in need can start applying for help. First, they can register online by clicking here or by calling 1-800-621-3362. The FEMA app, which can be downloaded here, can also be used to register.
When applying for assistance, residents are asked to make sure their documents are uploaded online through the FEMA app or on the disaster assistance website; their damaged home is their primary residence; they haven't received help for the same losses from another source, including insurance; they are able to be reached by FEMA at the contact information provided in the application.
FEMA decisions can be appealed on the disaster recovery website or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center. They can also be sent by mail or by fax.
According to the Disaster Assistance dashboard, FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are in place at the Woodford County Senior Citizens Center in Versailles, Kentucky; Lee Co. Community Center in Beattyville, Kentucky; and the Clay County Health Department in Manchester, Kentucky.
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