Kentucky's Disaster Aid Expanded for Storms and Mudslides
Published Date: 7/30/2025
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Kentucky just got an upgrade on its disaster help! The President expanded the major disaster declaration to boost public assistance after severe storms, tornadoes, floods, and mudslides hit. This means more support and money will flow to help communities recover faster and stronger.
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Federal Public Assistance Added for Kentucky
The President amended the major disaster declaration (FEMA-4864-DR) dated July 22, 2025, to provide Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The amendment covers recovery from Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides and makes federal public assistance available to support recovery in Kentucky.
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