COMING UP NEXT. THANK YOU GEORGE. NEW AT SIX. THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION APPROVES A FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR PARTS OF KENTUCKY. GOVERNOR BESHEAR REQUESTED AID FOR COMMUNITIES IN 11 COUNTIES HIT BY TORNADOES AND SEVERE WEATHER LAST MONTH. THAT INCLUDES JEFFERSON, HENRY AND OLDHAM. THE ASSISTANCE INCLUDES GRANTS FOR TEMPORARY HOUSING AND HOME REPAIRS, AND LOW
President Biden approves disaster relief for Jefferson, Oldham, and Henry counties
Updated: 10:34 PM EDT May 22, 2024
President Joe Biden has approved disaster relief for parts of Kentucky, including Jefferson County.Gov. Andy Beshear had requested aid after multiple communities across Kentucky were affected by storms in April.Severe weather, including storms and tornadoes, hit Jefferson, Oldham, and Henry counties last month, causing major damage to parts of those areas.They are three of the 11 counties that will receive grants for temporary housing and home repairs, along with low-cost loans to cover uninsured properties.Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or by using the FEMA app.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — President Joe Biden has approved disaster relief for parts of Kentucky, including Jefferson County.
Gov. Andy Beshear had requested aid after multiple communities across Kentucky were affected by storms in April.
Severe weather, including storms and tornadoes, hit Jefferson, Oldham, and Henry counties last month, causing major damage to parts of those areas.
They are three of the 11 counties that will receive grants for temporary housing and home repairs, along with low-cost loans to cover uninsured properties.
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or by using the FEMA app.