FRANKFORT, Ky. – As Kentuckians rebuild, survivors of the July 26 floods can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against the storms.
FEMA mitigation specialists will be in Magoffin and Pike counties to answer questions and offer free home improvement advice and proven methods to prevent and reduce damage from future disasters. This information is tailored for do-it-yourselfers and general contractors.
Mitigation is an effort to reduce loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of a disaster. FEMA specialists will be available from October 17 to October 22 at the following locations:
Magoffin County – Hometown True Value Equipment – 258 Parkway Dr., Salyersville, KY 41465
- Hours: 08:00-18:00 from Monday to Friday; Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm; closed on sunday.
Pike County – Rural King – 3889 N. Mayo Trail, Pikeville, KY 41501
- Hours: 08:00-18:00 from Monday to Saturday; closed on sunday.
Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Whitley Counties can apply for FEMA assistance in the following ways:
- Visit a Disaster Recovery Center. To find an open recovery center, visit fema.gov/drc
- Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as a video relay (VRS), caption phone, or other service, give FEMA the number for that service
- Apply online by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov
- Use the FEMA mobile app
The deadline for survivors to apply for FEMA assistance is October 28, 2022.
For the latest information on flood recovery in Kentucky, visit fema.gov/disaster/4663 and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/FEMARegion4.
