Kentucky, tornado and FEMA
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Tornadoes that swept through Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia killed more than two dozen people, destroyed homes and left thousands without power as residents began clearing widespread storm damage.
More severe weather is forecast to move into the commonwealth May 20, including in some of the areas hit hardest by recent tornadoes.
FEMA representatives are canvassing Pendleton County to help residents impacted by April's severe storms register for assistance.
FEMA is offering individual assistance to Daviess County residents affected by April flooding, with a Disaster Recovery Center in the works and a June 25 application deadline.
Officials from states and cities struck by deadly tornadoes and floods are begging the Trump administration for disaster aid.
Flood insurance only paid half the house's value. However, FEMA offered him some money for the replacement of major appliances like a furnace, stove, washer and dryer. Tommy Hedden, Daniels' neighbor,
Kentuckians who own homes or rent in 16 counties damaged by severe February storms and floods have less than a week to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 25, according to a news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
It's been another day of storms and tornado watches in parts of the South. For the better part of a week now, severe weather has led to major damage and deaths in its wake. As residents are beginning to dig out,
One of the biggest concerns that we have is that you’re in this debris in high winds and it becomes a projectile, and it injures or kills somebody.”
FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Warren County to help those affected by the April flooding. It’s located at the Michael O’ Buchanon Park gym building, and offers help from FEMA officials as well as the Small Business Administration.