Kentucky Storms Get Extra Counties for Aid Boost
Published Date: 4/16/2025
Notice
Summary
Kentucky’s disaster declaration just got an upgrade! Laurel and McCreary counties are now officially included for public assistance after severe storms and flooding hit between February 14 and March 7, 2025. If you’re affected, you’ve got until May 5 to apply for physical damage loans and until December 4 for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Laurel & McCreary Added to Disaster Declaration
If you live or operate a private non-profit in Laurel or McCreary counties, your area was added to the Presidential major disaster declaration (FEMA-4860-DR) for damages from February 14, 2025 through March 7, 2025. The amendment is part of the Public Assistance Only declaration dated March 4, 2025 and was issued on April 9, 2025.
Physical Damage Loan Deadline: May 5, 2025
If you were affected by the February 14–March 7, 2025 disaster and want a physical damage disaster loan, you must apply by May 5, 2025. Apply through the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov.
Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Deadline: Dec 4, 2025
If you seek an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) related to the February 14–March 7, 2025 event, you must submit your application by December 4, 2025. Use the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov to apply.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2025-02741, HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, and Clarifications to Other Small Business Programs; Correction
The SBA fixed some small but important mistakes in its recent HUBZone and small business program rules to make things clearer and fairer. These corrections affect small businesses using HUBZone and other SBA programs, especially around size protests and financial reporting. The fixes take effect on February 18, 2025, helping businesses avoid confusion and unnecessary paperwork.
2026-20667, Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of West Virginia
West Virginia’s disaster declaration for severe storms and flooding in July 2026 just got an upgrade! The deadline to apply for physical damage loans is now extended to October 17, 2026, giving folks more time to get help. Economic injury loan applications are open until May 3, 2027, so businesses have plenty of runway to recover and rebuild.
2026-20544, Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the State of Ohio
Ohio got hit hard by storms, tornadoes, floods, and landslides from August 10-22, 2026, and the President declared it a major disaster on October 2. People and businesses in several counties can now apply for low-interest disaster loans to help fix damage or recover lost income. You’ve got until December 1, 2026, for physical damage loans and July 2, 2027, for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!
2026-20548, Administrative Disaster Declaration of a Rural Area for the State of Missouri
Missouri’s rural areas in Crawford and Reynolds counties got hit hard by storms, winds, and flooding in July 2026. The government declared a disaster, opening the door for low-interest loans to help homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits recover. You’ve got until December 1, 2026, to apply for physical damage loans and until July 6, 2027, for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!
2026-20399, Administrative Declaration of an Economic Injury Disaster for the State of Oregon
Oregon businesses hit by severe storms and wildfires from mid-July to late August 2026 can now apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help recover. The SBA opened applications on October 1, 2026, with a deadline to apply by July 1, 2027. Low-interest loans are available for small businesses and nonprofits in affected counties across Oregon, Idaho, and Washington.
2026-20472, Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Connecticut
Connecticut got hit hard by storms and flash floods on September 13, 2026, and the government just declared it a disaster area. This means people and businesses in Fairfield and nearby counties can apply for low-interest disaster loans to help fix damage or cover lost income. You’ve got until December 1, 2026, to apply for physical damage loans and until July 2, 2027, for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-06453, Victor Augusto Silva, M.D.; Order
Dr. Victor Augusto Silva from Tampa had his DEA registration suspended and then revoked because he let someone else illegally use his license to prescribe drugs. Since he didn’t respond in time to defend himself, the government decided he’s a risk to public safety and took away his registration for good. This means he can’t legally prescribe controlled substances anymore, effective immediately.
Next: 2025-06456, Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Application for Client Assistance Program
The Department of Education wants to keep collecting info for the Client Assistance Program without changing the form. If you’re involved with this program, you can share your thoughts by June 16, 2025. This keeps things smooth and saves time, with no new costs or hassles.