Kentucky Disaster Aid Gets Presidential Upgrade for Storms
Published Date: 3/10/2025
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Summary
Kentucky’s disaster declaration just got an upgrade! More help is coming for folks hit by storms, floods, and mudslides starting February 24, 2025. This means extra money and support to rebuild homes, fix roads, and get communities back on their feet faster.
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Disaster help to rebuild homes
An amendment to the Presidential major disaster declaration (FEMA-4860-DR) for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, dated February 24, 2025, makes extra help available to rebuild damaged homes after severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides. You in the affected areas can expect support and money to repair or replace houses and housing-related needs tied to this declaration.
Support to fix roads and community recovery
The amended Presidential disaster declaration (FEMA-4860-DR) for Kentucky, dated February 24, 2025, provides extra help to fix roads and support community recovery after severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides. This assistance is aimed at repairing public infrastructure and helping communities restore services and access in the affected areas.
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